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Coalie
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English
Etymology
From en coalition ie.
Noun
en UK politics historical slang A supporter of the proposed coalition between the Liberal Party (UK) Liberal and Conservative Party (UK) Conservative Parties.
en 1971 Alan John Percivale Taylor Lloyd George: Twelve Essays 225 Subsequently, the 'Coalie Libs' have suffered a consistently dismal reputation.
en 2005 Roy Douglas Liberals 188 The 'Coalie' Macnamara was opposed by a 'Wee Free' in a triangular contest.
Anagrams
en aceilo Æolic aeolic coelia cœlia Aeolic