| Scouse |
| Definition - The colloquial name for a dialect of English spoken in Liverpool. |
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Etymology - The term derives from the name of a type of stew called lobscouse, which is popular in the region. |
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Oxford English Dictionary - Its first citation is from 1963: "This rock group suddenly made Liverpool fashionable in the entertainment world. After their first two records it became necessary for people in the business in London to learn a few words of Scouse." (Guardian 3 June 10/5) |
