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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Peeler

PEELER (n.) Not to be confused with citrus fruits the nomenclature for police persons doth derive from the founding father of policing.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Albert Hall

ALBERT HALL (n.) Grandly named: The Central Hall of Arts and Sciences was renamed The Royal Albert Hall in honour of the Queen’s late husband, it was said upon opening to be useful for many things apart from music due to its acoustics.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Albert Memorial

ALBERT MEMORIAL (n.) Doth dedicated to Her Majesty’s late consort, once constructed the monument was allowed to decline for 150 years, the restoration took as long as the original construction, and much monies.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Albert Bridge

ALBERT BRIDGE (n.) Nicknamed ‘The Trembling Lady’ due to its tendency to vibrate as people walk over it, after having proffered monies for the toll fee.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Jellied Eels

JELLIED EELS (n.) A traditional dish comprising eels boiled in vinegar, garnished with the creature’s solidified jelly, and served cold, eaten with a wooden fork. Alcohol doth make the dish appetising.

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