quarter-ill
Appearance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Because it affects the "quarters" (limbs) of cattle.
Noun
[edit]- blackleg (cattle disease)
- 1881, Walter Gregor, Notes on the Folk-lore of the North-east of Scotland, page 186:
- When the quarter-ill made its appearance the "muckle wheel" was set in motion, and turned till fire was produced. From this virgin flame fires were kindled in the byres