roundhead

/round-hed/US // ˈraʊndˌhɛd //UK // (ˈraʊndˌhɛd) //

圆头,圆头的,圆头人,圆颅

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
English History.
- : a member or adherent of the Parliamentarians or Puritan party during the civil wars of the 17th century.

Yet fortunately, many of its ancient monuments and furnishings escaped the wrath of the Roundhead iconoclasts.
Edward remained silent: this admission on the part of the Roundhead prevented an explosion on his part.
“Nor can you be surprised if a poacher is caught, that he incurs the penalty,” replied the Roundhead.
He wore a high-crowned hat, and altogether would, from his attire, have been taken for one of the Roundhead party.
The Roundhead stalked in at one door, whilst the Cavalier was hurried out at the other.