subs. phr. (common).—1. Clergymen; parsons. [From the hue of clerical attire]. Hence BLACK-CATTLE SHOW = a gathering of clergymen.
2. Lice, ACTIVE CITIZENS (q.v.); CHATES (q.v.).
subs. phr. (common).—1. Clergymen; parsons. [From the hue of clerical attire]. Hence BLACK-CATTLE SHOW = a gathering of clergymen.
2. Lice, ACTIVE CITIZENS (q.v.); CHATES (q.v.).
