Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ginger-hackled

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: gin-ger-hack-led
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having reddish or flaxen hair.

Obsolete; Slang

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

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

Usage

Questions

What does ginger-hackled mean?: Having reddish or flaxen hair.
Where does ginger-hackled come from?: Originally used to describe a certain colour or colours in gamecocks. See hackle.

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