"scabby sheep" meaning in All languages combined

See scabby sheep on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: scabby sheep [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|scabby sheep}} scabby sheep (plural scabby sheep)
  1. A person who has been in bad society and is consequently shunned to prevent their bad habits or reputation from spreading.
    Sense id: en-scabby_sheep-en-noun-S-aRjleh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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