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pommie
noun
(
context, colloquial, Australia
) an English immigrant.
adjective
(
colloquial
) . English.
His daughter has a
Pommie
boyfriend
.
Etymology:
Origin is uncertain but two theories predominate. The early English migrants had pale complexions like pomegranates. An acronym of "Prisoner of His Majesty", which was stamped on the uniforms of transported prisoners. However, many historians dispute this claim.
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