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British term for formal police warning.

British fine granulated sugar, named because fine enough to go through castor/caster (a perforated container for sprinkling).

See ‘Dual carriageway’ earlier.

British term for roadway, the part where vehicles travel.

British term for railway car/coach.

British abbreviation of ‘cardigan’, with typical ‘-y/-i’ diminutive ending.

While international nautical term, British maritime heritage makes naval terminology particularly British.