blackmouth
English edit
Etymology edit
For the origin of the pejorative "Presbyterian", several theories exist:
- A specialisation of a dialect sense "liar, slanderer, foul-mouthed person" applied to political radicals.[1]
- Ulster Scots refusing to take the "Black Oath" imposed in 1639;[2]
- Covenanters eating blackberries or blaeberries while hiding in the wilds during the The Killing Time.[1]
Noun edit
blackmouth (plural blackmouths)
- A chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), especially a juvenile.
- (derogatory, Ireland, dated) a Presbyterian
Translations edit
chinook salmon — see chinook salmon
References edit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Anne Smyth, "Ulster-Scots Words with a Story": A Talk for Ormeau Gallery
- ^ Robert Tosh "Presbyterianism" Plantation of Ulster BBC History
Further reading edit
Chinook salmon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia 
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha on Wikispecies.Wikispecies 
Category:Oncorhynchus tshawytscha on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
