"brolly dolly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: brolly dollies [plural]
Etymology: From the umbrellas (“brolly”) they carry; chosen for the rhyme. Etymology templates: {{l|en|brolly}} brolly, {{l|en|umbrella|umbrellas|gloss=brolly}} umbrellas (“brolly”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} brolly dolly (plural brolly dollies)
  1. (UK) Synonym of grid girl Tags: UK Categories (topical): Female people, Motor racing, Occupations Synonyms: grid girl [synonym, synonym-of] Coordinate_terms: race queen [Japanese]

Inflected forms

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