REFEREE
NOUNS
1920 ► the referee’s and judge’s affirmative decision → THE NOD → Amer. sl.
NOUNS, PERSON
1972 ► a referee, umpire, or other official who typically wears a black and white striped top → ZEBRA → Amer. colloq.
1984 ► a referee, umpire, or other official who typically wears a black and white striped top → ZEBE → Amer. colloq.
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