"Pestminster" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of pest + Westminster Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pest|Westminster}} Blend of pest + Westminster Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pestminster
  1. (UK, informal) A scandal involving sexual harassment by members of the British parliament. Tags: UK, informal Categories (topical): UK politics
    Sense id: en-Pestminster-en-name-doVGnvhy Categories (other): British English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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