"Popski" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Popskis [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Popski (plural Popskis)
  1. (World War II, nickname) British special forces officer Vladimir Peniakoff.
    Sense id: en-Popski-en-name-V6ZwAH5s Categories (other): World War II, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 71 29 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 73 27
  2. (dated) One who operates independently. Tags: dated
    Sense id: en-Popski-en-name-AYeunIMz
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