Old Blighty

English

Etymology

Originally solely of Australian usage, from Blighty

Proper noun

Old Blighty

1. (slang) Great Britain, Britain, or England, especially as viewed from abroad
   • 1940, Fred Godfrey (lyrics and music), “Bless 'Em All”‎^[1]performed by George Formby:

     They say there's a troopship just leaving Bombay. Bound for Old Blighty shore.

Synonyms

• Blighty
• Old Country
• Old Dart

See also

• old sod