blackleg in Polish
blackleg in Polish is szuler — blackleg means a deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil.
blackleg in Polish
szuler
(countable) A person who cheats in a game; a cheater, especially a dishonest bookmaker. [from 18th c.]
What does "blackleg" mean?
- noun A deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil.
- noun A potato disease that makes the base of the stem turn black and rot.
- noun A fungal disease that affects cabbages and related vegetables.
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noun (informal) A cheat, especially a dishonest bookmaker.
"I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer."
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- I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer.
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What is "blackleg" in Polish?
"blackleg" in Polish is szuler. blackleg means: A deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil.
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