blackleg

English

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) A person who takes the place of striking workers; a scab.
  • (countable) A person who cheats in a game; a cheater.
  • (countable) A notorious gambler.
  • (uncountable) A fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium ; symptomatic anthrax.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English leg (verb, noun, single game match played in a tournament).

Origin

English

leg

Gloss

verb, noun, single game match played in a tournament

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