"butcher's apron" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} butcher's apron
  1. (UK, Ireland, derogatory) The Union Jack. Tags: Ireland, UK, derogatory
    Sense id: en-butcher's_apron-en-noun-fk3zMbhs Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English

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