Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

quarter-ill

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.42 in modern English

Syllables: quar-ter-ill
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

blackleg (cattle disease)

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"When the quarter-ill made its appearance the "muckle wheel" was set in motion, and turned till fire was produced. From this virgin flame fires were kindled in the byres"

Etymology

Because it affects the "quarters" (limbs) of cattle.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does quarter-ill mean?: blackleg (cattle disease)
Where does quarter-ill come from?: Because it affects the "quarters" (limbs) of cattle.

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