Britain or England; home (used especially by soldiers abroad)
Blighty
Example Sentences
"I can't wait to get back to Blighty."
"Good old Blighty!"
Etymology & History
See earlier entry. British affectionate term for Britain. WWI soldiers' term persisting.
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General British
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Informal
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