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Definition or meaning of the English word Blackball
To vote against; by putting a black ball into a ballot box; to reject or exclude; as by voting against with black balls; to ostracize. (v. t.).
To blacken leather; shoes; etc.with blacking. (v. t.).
A composition for blacking shoes; boots; etc.; also; one for taking impressions of engraved work. (n.).
A ball of black color; esp. one used as a negative in voting; -- in this sense usually two words. (n.).
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