"The S*n" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Used since the Hillsborough disaster, which The Sun falsely blamed on hooliganism by Liverpool FC fans. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=The S*n}} The S*n
  1. (chiefly Liverpool) The Sun newspaper. Categories (topical): Newspapers

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