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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Crossrail

CROSSRAIL (n.) Mythical stagecoach said to magically transport the populace across the Metropolis

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Eastenders

EASTENDERS (n., a.) Television species much given to shout for no apparent reason in the name of entertainment

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Cockney


HOUSE OF LORDS
(n.) Large congregation of superannuated octogenarians each carrying relaxed countenance while endeavouring to remain awake

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Houses of Parliament

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (n.) Edifice designed to impress the naive, whose incumbants doth speak with alacritous mannerisms, but whose actions are tardy

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Cockney

COCKNEY (n., a.) Native of London whose speech is devoid of adjectives, their apparel adorned with buttons for no apparient reason

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