"Alan Whicker" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Rhyme for nicker (“pound sterling”), in reference to Alan Whicker (1921–2013), British journalist and broadcaster. Etymology templates: {{m|en|nicker||pound sterling}} nicker (“pound sterling”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Alan Whicker
  1. (Cockney rhyming slang) A pound sterling; a quid. Wikipedia link: Alan Whicker Tags: Cockney, slang

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