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DENNIS P
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DENNIS P asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 1 decade ago

What is meant by the expression " Tinker Mufti " popularly used in the Forces ?

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  • booklady
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    1 decade ago
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    'Mufti' in the forces means civilian dress. 'Tinker mufti' presumably therefore means that someone's civilian clothes make him look like a 'tinker' - someone who made a living travelling around mending pots & kettles.

    There's more information about the book called 'Tinker's mufti' at the link below.

    Source(s): http://www.1914-1918.net/books/tinkers.htm
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