"Torygraph" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Tory + telegraph, from the newspaper's political leanings; popularised by Private Eye magazine. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Tory|telegraph}} Blend of Tory + telegraph Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Torygraph
  1. (UK, derogatory, informal) The Telegraph newspaper. Wikipedia link: Private Eye Tags: UK, derogatory, informal
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