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ginger-hackled

adj

Etymology

Originally used to describe a certain colour or colours in gamecocks. See hackle.

Definitions

  1. Having reddish or flaxen hair.

    • Speak lower. Somebody may be on the watch — perhaps that old ginger-hackled Jew.
    • “Lord Meriweather!” came a shout from the hallway. A ginger-hackled footman careened to a stop by the open door.

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