"conchy" meaning in All languages combined

See conchy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈkɒntʃi/ [UK] Audio: En-au-conchy.ogg [Australia] Forms: conchies [plural]
Etymology: Abbreviation. Head templates: {{en-noun}} conchy (plural conchies)
  1. (slang) A conscientious objector. Tags: slang Synonyms: conchie, conshie
    Sense id: en-conchy-en-noun-N7cwbfP6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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