Meaning of BILLINGSGATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'bilingz`geyt
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[n] foul-mouthed or obscene abuse |
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BILLINGSGATE is a 12 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | scurrility |
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| | See Also: | | abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bil"lings*gate`\, n.
1. A market near the Billings gate in London, celebrated for
fish and foul language.
2. Coarsely abusive, foul, or profane language; vituperation;
ribaldry.
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