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starkers, naked

naked

wellies

(rubber) boots, rubbers (pl), gumshoes

vet, veterinary surgeon

veterinarian, veterinary surgeon

cul-de-sac, close

Close has different meanings in England and Scotland.In the former it is dead end, while in the latter it is a passageway leading to common stairs or a courtyard or the courtyard itself.

Dead end

suspenders (in GB "garters" only for socks)

garter belt, garters

removal van

moving truck




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