scuffer

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A London policeman (of the Victorian era).

Register: archaic, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scuffer” mean?

A London policeman (of the Victorian era).

Is “scuffer” formal or informal?

scuffer is generally archaic, slang.