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nelson.

A score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky.

  2. A wrestling hold in which a wrestler's arm is locked behind their back.

Where this word comes from

Cricket sense: origin disputed; supposedly from the belief that Lord Nelson had one eye, one arm and one leg. Wrestling sense: Back-formation from full nelson.

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