scissorbill

English

noun
Definitions
  • (now) : birds of the genus Rynchops.
  • (US) : a variety of pig.
  • (US) A fool, an incompetent; a yokel, a hick.
  • (IWW) A foolish worker who lacks class consciousness and opposes unions; also, a company man, a drone, .

Etymology

Compound from English scissor + English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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