noun
blackleg
Blackleg (noun) means a deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil.
noun
1
A deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil.
2
A potato disease that makes the base of the stem turn black and rot.
3
A fungal disease that affects cabbages and related vegetables.
4
(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."
— William Blair Morton Ferguson (1908)
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Etymology
Formed from black and leg.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of blackleg?
"blackleg" (noun) means a deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil.
What is another word for blackleg?
Other words for "blackleg" include scab, strikebreaker, rat.
What are the different meanings of blackleg?
"blackleg" has 3 main meanings: 1. A deadly disease in cattle caused by bacteria found in soil; 2. A potato disease that makes the base of the stem turn black and rot; 3. A fungal disease that affects cabbages and related vegetables.
