"ginger-hackled" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Originally used to describe a certain colour or colours in gamecocks. See hackle. Etymology templates: {{m|en|hackle}} 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

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