"greyers" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From grey + -er + -s, using the Oxford "-er". Etymology templates: {{af|en|grey|-er|-s|id2=Oxford}} grey + -er + -s Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} greyers pl (plural only)
  1. (UK, school slang) Grey trousers as part of a school uniform. Wikipedia link: Oxford "-er" Tags: UK, plural, plural-only Related terms: bluer
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