greengill

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  • An oyster which has the gills tinged with a green pigment, said to be due to an abnormal condition of the blood.

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Compound from English green + English gill (liquid measure, measure, drink measure for spirits, prostitute, harlot).

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gill

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liquid measure, measure, drink measure for spirits, prostitute, harlot

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