shaveling
/sheyv-ling/US // ˈʃeɪv lɪŋ //UK // (ˈʃeɪvlɪŋ) //
剃光头,刨花,剃须刀,剃须
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 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!
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