byling

== Swedish == === Etymology === Uncertain, possibly derived from bygel (“shackle”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /²byːlɪŋ/ Rhymes: -²yːlɪŋ === Noun === byling c (colloquial, somewhat derogatory, dated) police ==== Usage notes ==== Typically used collectively in its singular definite form bylingen. ==== Declension ==== ==== Synonyms ==== === References === “byling”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) “byling”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish)