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Carriageway

/ˈkærɪdʒweɪ/

Noun

See 'Dual carriageway' earlier.

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Carriage way

/ˈkærɪdʒ weɪ/

Noun

British term for roadway, the part where vehicles travel.

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Carriage

/ˈkærɪdʒ/

Noun

British term for railway car/coach.

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Cardi

/ˈkɑːdi/

Noun

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

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Captain

/ˈkæptɪn/

Noun

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

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Canal

/kəˈnæl/

Noun

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

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CID

/ˌsiː aɪ ˈdiː/

Noun

British Criminal Investigation Department.

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C.O.D.

/ˌsiː əʊ ˈdiː/

Noun

British (and international) abbreviation for Cash On Delivery.

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Bunce

/bʌns/

Noun

British slang for profit, windfall, or perks.

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Buffer

/ˈbʌfə/

Noun

British railway term for shock absorber at track end.

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