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rozzer

[ roz-er ]
/ ˈrɒz ər /

noun British Slang.

a policeman.

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Origin of rozzer

First recorded in 1890–95; origin uncertain

Words nearby rozzer

Royal Worcester, Royce, Roy Rogers, royster, rozener, rozzer, RP, RPC, RPG, RPh, RPI
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British Dictionary definitions for rozzer

rozzer
/ (ˈrɒzə) /

noun

Cockney slang a policeman

Word Origin for rozzer

C19: of unknown origin
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