Redleg

[ red-leg ]

noun

, U.S. History.

1. a member of a secret organization, formed in Kansas in 1862, that engaged in guerrilla activities during the Civil War.

redleg

/ ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ /

noun

1. derogatory.
   a poor White person

Word History and Origins

Origin of Redleg¹

So called from the red leggings worn by the members

Example Sentences

There exists but a single resident species of true game-bird—the redleg.

From Project Gutenberg

On one occasion, in winter, while redleg-shooting, we noticed a commotion among some kites hovering at a certain spot.

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