black as Newgate's knocker

adjective

Completely black in colour.

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adjectiveblack as Newgate's knocker (not comparable)
  1. UKnot comparablesimileCompletely black in colour.

    Synonyms: black

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveCompletely black in colour.

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