"Combine" meaning in All languages combined

See Combine on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ [UK] Forms: the Combine [canonical]
Etymology: From combine, referring to the merger and purchase of various underground railway, tram and bus companies in London, combining them into one organisation. Originally applied to Underground Electric Railways of London Company Ltd, since used for successor organisations. Etymology templates: {{m|en|combine}} combine Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Combine}} the Combine
  1. (colloquial) London Underground Wikipedia link: London Underground Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Nicknames Categories (place): London
    Sense id: en-Combine-en-name-s~DNX7NV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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