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re: Appreciation thread for COPS
Posted on 5/30/14 at 10:40 am to LobbyingLeprechaun
Posted on 5/30/14 at 10:40 am to LobbyingLeprechaun
quote:
"cop" is a derogatory word
constable on patrol?
Posted on 5/30/14 at 10:45 am to 777Tiger
Cop is slang for the 18th century British English word "copper", which meant capturer. Also was a reference to their copper buttons on their uniforms.
Yes it is derogatory, and has never been an acronym for anything.
Yes it is derogatory, and has never been an acronym for anything.
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