Coppernosed

/ˈkɑpərˌnoʊzd/ adjective

Definition

Having a copper-colored or red nose; marked by a reddish nasal appearance; historically applied as a derogatory description.

Etymology

Compound adjective formed from coppernose plus the -d ending, functioning as a description of someone's physical appearance or characteristics.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, what Victorians saw as a mark of shame (a red nose), modern dermatologists might recognize as rosacea or other medical conditions—showing how historical language was often cruel toward people with actual health issues!

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