Blackwork
embroidery done with black, usually silk, thread on white fabric, especially linen.
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to vote against (a candidate, applicant, etc.). to exclude socially; ostracize: The whole town blackballed them. to reject (a candidate) by placing a blackball in the ballot box. a negative vote, especially in deciding on an applicant or candidate. a black ball placed in a ballot box signifying a negative vote. Contemporary Examples Was Juan […]
- Black-water-fever
a severe form of malaria characterized by kidney damage and hemoglobinuria resulting in urine that is dark red or black. Historical Examples Sacrifice Stephen French Whitman Sacrifice Stephen French Whitman South Sea Tales Jack London Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 1 Various The White Blackbird Hudson Douglas New York Times Current History; The […]
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any of several human or animal diseases characterized by the production of dark urine as a result of the rapid breakdown of red blood cells. blackwater fever. Contemporary Examples Who Should Kill? Looking for Answers in Erik Prince’s Memoir Brian Castner November 21, 2013 Exit Interview: Outgoing Blackwater Chief on Why He Owes No Apologies […]
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a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person. a contemptuous term used to refer to any dark-skinned person. Historical Examples Jack and the Check Book John Kendrick Bangs Paddy Finn W. H. G. Kingston The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete George Meredith Middy and Ensign G. Manville Fenn Heralds of Empire Agnes C. […]
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a brand of smartphone optimized for wireless email. Contemporary Examples Hedi Slimane Interview: ‘California Song’ at MOCA Los Angeles (PHOTOS) Isabel Wilkinson January 19, 2012 African Taliban Terrorizes Nigeria Eliza Griswold August 10, 2009 Smartphones Are the New Prison Contraband Carol McKinley October 15, 2011 noun (pl) -ries Also called bramble. any of several woody […]