2007-01-05 10:50:00 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin R 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I believe it refers to the use in the United Kingdom of "Copper" and it Americanized over time to "Cop"
2007-01-05 10:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by marystory2005 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Exactly. England came up with the word because Rugby was called Football before it was called Rugby, but when Rugby began being called Rugby they changed Soccer to Football. Honestly, some English People will take any opportunity to downplay America even when it is something as simple as a word that they invented. And has ANSWER SAURUS said, it's just a name, not a big deal.
2016-05-23 07:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hhe first guy is right.
The badges were made with copper.
They became known as " coppers".
And due to the incredible intellect of criminals, that was shortened to " cop"
2007-01-05 11:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by mrgerry2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Constable of Police.
2007-01-05 11:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Dutch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as ive always know it was Constable On Patrol COP
2007-01-05 10:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by t w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They had copper badges.
2007-01-05 10:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by scummibear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋