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Re: ...American slang?



> Nov 25 1994 Mark E. Shoulson wrote:
> > qop == arrest (v)
> > In case you're still lost, think American slang 
> > for the folks who arrest you...?

On Mon, 28 Nov 1994, Sami Laitala wrote:
> Isn't cop an old *British* word (verb) meaning "catch"?
> [originates: Fr. caper = seize]

American Lore states that Copper (eventually shortened to cop) was a word 
applied to policemen because of the copper badges they wore.  Though, now 
having heard your suggestion I think it's just American ethnocentrism 
trying to convince us that it is an AMERICAN word.

janSIy  }}:+D>


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