Bow Street Runner en · NOUN
Etymology
They were formally affiliated with the magistrate's office in Bow Street, Westminster, London.
Meanings
- (colloquial, historical) A member of an early police force founded in 1742 in London, England.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow St. Runner | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Bow Street Runners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |