Old Bill

Old Bill meaning in Urdu

Synonyms of Old Bill

• bobby
• PC Plod
• rozzer
• 5-O
• alphabet
• barney
• bizzie
• bluebottle
• blue heeler
• blue meanie

Origin of Old Bill

Unknown. Suggested sources for the police officer and police force terms include: #Old Bill, comic character created by Bruce Bairnsfather. #Music hall song "Won't you come home, Bill Bailey", which references the Old Bailey criminal court. #William IV (reigned 1830-37), who became king the year after the Metropolitan Police were founded (1829). #Wilhelm I, Prussian Kaiser who visited the UK around the same time the custodian helmet was adopted (1863). #bill (“cutting instrument”) or billhook, weapons carried by constables of the watch. #bill (“written note of services rendered”), allegedly presented by a police officer to solicit a bribe. #bill (“draft of a law”), laid in Parliament. #Number plates for all public services, including police, registered by London County Council with the letter "BYL". ##Specifically, the cars of the Flying Squad. #Bill Smith, a popular police sergeant in Limehouse circa 1860s.

Questions about Old Bill

What does Old Bill mean?

Old Bill means a police officer.

What is Old Bill in Urdu?

Old Bill in Urdu is پولیس والا. See Old Bill meaning in Urdu.

What part of speech is Old Bill?

Old Bill is a noun.