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shaveling

/sheyv-ling/US // ˈʃeɪv lɪŋ //UK // (ˈʃeɪvlɪŋ) //

剃光头,刨花,剃须刀,剃须

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Older Use: Disparaging. a clergyman with a shaven or tonsured head.
    • : a young fellow; youngster.

Examples

  • The warrior uttered a grunt of pain, cast a surprised angry stare at the shaveling of a Paddy, and thrust with his lance.

  • This shaven crown will speedily thatch itself again, a beard grow upon these shaveling cheeks.

  • The Baron was fairly satisfied, and muttered that if the bairn was fit only for a shaveling, it might be all right.

  • Saxons can preach you a homily with any shaveling priest in the land, or simper as chastely as any wench.

  • Here, fellow, run this shaveling priest through with thy sword, quick!