释义 |
ˈlightmans Thieves' cant. [f. light a.2: for the second element cf. darkmans.] The day.
1567Harman Caveat (1869) 84 Bene Lightmans to thy quarromes. 1611Middleton & Dekker Roaring Girl K 4 b, I wud lib all the lightmans. a1700B. E. Dict. Cant. Crew, Light-mans, the Day or Day-break. 1785in Grose Dict. Vulgar Tongue. |