England or Britain considered as treacherous in international affairs.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Lever (1806–1872), novelist. From French perfide Albion from perfide + Albion. Compare German perfide Albion.
Definition of perfide Albion in US English:
perfide Albion
nounˌpɛːfid ˈalbɪən
rhetorical
England or Britain considered as treacherous in international affairs.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Lever (1806–1872), novelist. From French perfide Albion from perfide + Albion. Compare German perfide Albion.