释义 |
diˈminisher rare. [f. as prec. + -er1.] One who or that which diminishes or lessens.
1601Weever Mirr. Mart. A vij, This paynted wether⁓cocke, Arts diminisher, With cowardize beginneth to empeach me. 1637Clarke Serm. 241 (L.) The diminisher of regal, but the demolisher of episcopal authority. |