blackmouth
English
Etymology
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.[1]
- Ulster Scots refusing to take the "Black Oath" imposed in 1639;[2]
- Covenanters eating blackberries or blaeberries while hiding in the wilds during the The Killing Time.[1]
Noun
blackmouth (plural blackmouths)
- A chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), especially a juvenile.
- (derogatory, Ireland, dated) a Presbyterian
Translations
chinook salmon — see chinook salmon
References
- Anne Smyth, "Ulster-Scots Words with a Story": A Talk for Ormeau Gallery
- Robert Tosh "Presbyterianism" Plantation of Ulster BBC History
Further reading
Chinook salmon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Oncorhynchus tshawytscha on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Oncorhynchus tshawytscha on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
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