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conchy

Noun CEFR B1
ˈkɒn.t͡ʃi

Definitions

A conscientious objector.

slang

Equivalents

FrançaisConchy

Examples

“‘'arf o' them snivellin' conshies back 'ome 'd fight⟳ like⟳ rats if they was cornered.’”
“Some of the conchies were sent to the front as stretcher bearers.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

conchyliologist conchyliology conchyliometry conciator Concierge Concierges

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