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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

peelers

/piːlərz/ noun · British & US
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What does peelers mean?

noun

Peelers are police officers in the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland, who wear a distinctive uniform and are often associated with the city of Glasgow. The term is also used to refer to people who peel or remove the skin or outer layer of something.

Example

"The peelers were patrolling the streets of Glasgow to maintain law and order."

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