What does blackleg mean?
Definitions for blackleg
ˈblækˌlɛgblack·leg
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word blackleg.
Princeton's WordNet
scab, strikebreaker, blackleg, ratverb
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
fink, scab, rat, blacklegverb
take the place of work of someone on strike
Wiktionary
blacklegnoun
Fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacteria Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax
blacklegnoun
A person who takes the place of striking workers. A scab.
blacklegnoun
A person who cheats in a game, a cheater.
blacklegnoun
A notorious gambler.
blacklegadjective
Relating to a scab worker.
The blackleg workers entered under cover of darkness.
ChatGPT
blackleg
Blackleg is primarily defined in two contexts: 1) In the field of medicine and biology, blackleg refers to a bacterial infection, mainly in cattle but also in other animals, which is caused by Clostridium chauvoei. It is characterized by inflammation and necrosis of the muscle tissue, often resulting in blackened and swollen limbs, hence the name 'blackleg'. 2) In labor and trade unions, a 'blackleg' is a derogatory term used to describe a worker who continues to work when his or her trade union has called a strike. These individuals are sometimes also referred to as 'scabs'.
Webster Dictionary
Blacklegnoun
a notorious gambler
Blacklegnoun
a disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck
Etymology and Origins
Blackleg
After sporting men of a low type, who invariably wore black gaiters or top-boots.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of blackleg in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of blackleg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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