BILLINGSGATE


Meaning of BILLINGSGATE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' bi-li ŋ z- ˌ g ā t, Brit usu -git

Function: noun

Etymology: Billingsgate, old gate and fish market, London, England

Date: 1652

: coarsely abusive language

synonyms see ABUSE

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