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The A to Z of Northern slang - V is for Vicar's Collar

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Ian Jones
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Vicar's Collar

noun \ˈvi-kərs kä-lər\

Definition: The thin band of tobacco at the end of a cigarette before it reaches the end. This part is undesirable due to its proximity to the plastic filter tip.

Origins: The white band of the cigarette paper resembles the detachable collar worn by members of the clergy.

Synonyms: scrag end, shady dockers

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