| 释义 |
ˈblack-bean, v. ? Obs.
[f. black beans, used instead of black balls in balloting.]
= blackball v.
1829T. C. Croker Leg. Lakes I. 94 Geoffry Lynch of Drummin, who was black beaned at the Club-room. 1838New Month. Mag. LIII. 122 To have ruined half a score of tailors..does not black-bean, in the very best company. |