blackmouth

Etymology

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.

noun

  1. A chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), especially a juvenile.
  2. (derogatory, Ireland, dated) a Presbyterian

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