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noun
An informal approximate unit of measure used in England.
A unit of length, approximately 30 feet or 81⁄3 metres
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: London, informal
Topics: metrology
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noun
An informal approximate unit of measure used in England.
A unit of width, approximately 8 feet or 21⁄2 metres
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: London, informal
Topics: metrology
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noun
A double-decker bus
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see London, bus.
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History
From the classic Routemaster double-decker bus used by London public transit, a common sight to a Londoner.
