"Sarf London" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈsɑːf ˌlʌn.dən/ [UK]
Etymology: Pronunciation spelling of south, representing a th-fronting South London accent. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Sarf London}} Sarf London
  1. (UK, nonstandard) South London Tags: UK, nonstandard
    Sense id: en-Sarf_London-en-name-dd1ItKXp Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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