| 释义 |
Fisher2 colloq.|ˈfɪʃə(r)|
[f. the name of Sir Warren Fisher, Permanent Secretary to the Treasury 1919–39.]
Temporary name for a currency note (esp. of {pstlg}1). Cf. Bradbury.
1922Daily Mail 18 Dec. 7 A ‘Bradbury’ or a ‘Fisher’ are terms that have practically passed into the language. 1923Motor Cycling 14 Nov. 35/2 The Bench mulcted him of a couple of Fishers and warned him as to his future behaviour. |