Bumf
bumf (n.)
“papers, paperwork,” 1889, British schoolboy slang, originally “toilet-paper,” from bum-fodder.
bumf (n.)
“papers, paperwork,” 1889, British schoolboy slang, originally “toilet-paper,” from bum-fodder.
Source News sends out an email daily about matters of interest in Scotland. It describes itself thus: Source is an online journalism platform dedicated to delivering what our readers need and deserve: unique, vital news and analysis for Scotland and beyond. One of the items in the email it sent out today mentions a report…
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The Week reproduced this report under the title Cox’s Bazar, Refugees left at sea: Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, packed into boats in the Bay of Bengal, are at risk of starving to death, as countries are refusing them entry owing to coronavirus fears. Amnesty International says it knows of five such boats waiting off the…
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