"ginger-hackled" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: Originally used to describe a certain colour or colours in gamecocks. See hackle. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ginger-hackled (not comparable)
  1. (slang, obsolete) Having reddish or flaxen hair. Tags: not-comparable, obsolete, slang
    Sense id: en-ginger-hackled-en-adj-NwHs6zEU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2014, Jo Ann Brown, A Bride for the Baron, page 39:",
          "text": "“Lord Meriweather!” came a shout from the hallway. A ginger-hackled footman careened to a stop by the open door.",
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        "Having reddish or flaxen hair."
      ],
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          "reddish",
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        ],
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      ],
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        "(slang, obsolete) Having reddish or flaxen hair."
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