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billingsgate
Part of Speech: noun
Pronunciation: ['bi-lings-geyt]
Definition: Nathan Bailey, in 'An universal etymological English dictionary' (1721) defined a billingsgate as "a scolding impudent Slut," but the word has gone on to refer, as well, to the stream of abusive speech used by these impudent women. Today it may refer to a woman who uses abusive language or the abusive language itself.
Usage: Of course, we suggest you never use billingsgate yourself but if you would prefer using an authentic English word instead of the usual borrowings from French and Latin, such as "vulgar," "profane," "abusive," in referring to it, this is the word for you: "If I ever hear that kind of billingsgate emerge from your mouth again you will be grounded for life!" Of course, it is empty hyperbole, but it is an attention-grabber, isn't it? "I love golf but 18 rounds of a billingsgate sermon from George is more than I can abide."
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