king's man

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A Loyalist during the American Revolution, or any supporter of the king.
    — The owner of the grist mill, Smith Bowen, was a patriot, but his father was thought to have Tory tendencies, and when they came to burn the mill he ran out waving his hands and crying, "Spare the mill for I am a King's man."
  2. A customs officer, or other officer appointed by the English Crown.
    — […] "king's man" was a customs officer.
  3. A handkerchief or neckerchief with a yellow pattern on a green background. obsolete
    — The ‘Kingsmen’ they call the best handkerchiefs—those that have the pretty-looking flowers on them. Some are only worth 4d. or 5d., some’s not worth taking.

词形变化

king's men plural King's man alternative kingsman alternative Kingsman alternative
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