Hilldodger needs a bit of help because he's brain dead this morning!

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I'm trying to think of an example of a commonly used item known by it's nickname.

I've been asked to give a talk on cycling history and want an answer when someone tells me I should call Pennies, Ordinaries. A name they only had for a handful of years before which they were just bicycles.
 

mr_cellophane

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Essex
You don't mean a Genericized trademark like Hoover or escalator do you ?
 

Brains

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Location
Greenwich
Don't forget 'Tarmac'
 
Sh4rkyBloke said:
Sellotape?

I believe under the trade name Durex in Australia.

That is an interesting comparison of a common usage trade name with completely different meanings and uses.....
 
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