| 释义 |
† deˈluce, deˈlys Obs.
A shortening of flower deluce, a former anglicized form of F. fleur de lis (OF. lys), i.e. lily-flower, the ensign of the Bourbons. Also deluce flower.
c1450Lonelich Grail xliii. 253 Owt of the delys, A rose Owt sprang Of Riht gret pris. 1586W. Webbe Eng. Poetrie (Arb.) 84 Kyngcuppe and Lillies..and the deluce flowre. 1594Plat Jewell-ho. iii. 44 The purple part of the leafe of the flower deluce. |