blackmouth en · NOUN
Etymology
From black + mouth. For the origin of the pejorative "Presbyterian", several theories exist: * A specialisation of a dialect sense "liar, slanderer, foul-mouthed person" applied to political radicals. * Ulster Scots refusing to take the "Black Oath" imposed in 1639; * Covenanters eating blackberries or blaeberries while hiding in the wilds during the The Killing Time.
Meanings
- A chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), especially a juvenile.
- (Ireland, dated, derogatory) a Presbyterian
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blackmouths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |