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Gamboler Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Blackboots
What is the meaning of "I'll get you blackboots" in this sentence? Is it some kind of old slang?
Sentence:
"Wait a minute, you're making a mistake. I'll get you blackboots put on the spot for this. I got some influence in this town too."
Sentence:
"Wait a minute, you're making a mistake. I'll get you blackboots put on the spot for this. I got some influence in this town too."
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In this case "blackboots" seems certain to mean either policemen or soldiers. It's a derogatory reference to fascist (and current) styling, where the military/police wear black boots.
- In this case "blackboots" seems certain to mean either policemen or soldiers.
- It's a derogatory reference to fascist (and current) styling, where the military/police wear black boots.
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In this case "blackboots" seems certain to mean either policemen or soldiers. It's a derogatory reference to fascist (and current) styling, where the military/police wear black boots.
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So, CSnyder... if I understand your explanation, you said that the sentence could mean that the man who has this great influence in town will have the detective sent to the Traffic Dpt as a punishment, and, therefore, the cop will be forced to wear black boots again, isn't it? Notice that the action takes place in Chicago in the thirties.
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"I'll get you blackboots put on the spot for this" = "I'll get you cops in trouble for this".
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