"Bow Street Runner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bow Street Runners [plural]
Etymology: They were formally affiliated with the magistrate's office in Bow Street, Westminster, London. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Bow Street Runner}} Bow Street Runner (plural Bow Street Runners)
  1. (colloquial, historical) A member of an early police force founded in 1742 in London, England. Wikipedia link: Bow Street Runners Tags: colloquial, historical Categories (topical): Law enforcement Categories (place): London
    Sense id: en-Bow_Street_Runner-en-noun-dwGBw1w~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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