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Cannae

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Scottish contraction of ‘cannot’.

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Canal

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While international, British canal network (Industrial Revolution infrastructure) makes canal culture particularly British.

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CID

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British Criminal Investigation Department.

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C.O.D.

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British (and international) abbreviation for Cash On Delivery.

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Butt

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South Wales term of address (mate, friend).

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Burn

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Scottish term for stream.

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Bunce

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British slang for profit, windfall, or perks.

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Building society

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British mutual financial institution.

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Buffer

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British railway term for shock absorber at track end.

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Bubble and squeak

December 20, 2025 • 1 min read

British dish of fried leftover vegetables, named from sounds made while cooking – bubbling and squeaking in the pan.

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