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 (SAOB) byling in Svensk ordbok (SO)