"Rosie Lee" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Originally military slang. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Rosie Lee (uncountable)
  1. (Cockney rhyming slang) Tea (drink). Tags: Cockney, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Tea Synonyms: Rosie [ellipsis], rosie lee, Rosy Lee, Rosey Lee, Rosie Lea
    Sense id: en-Rosie_Lee-en-noun-R5fBsN4p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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