| 释义 |
† monoˈpolitan Obs.
[Formed as monopolite + -an.]
A monopolist.
1601Martin in D'Ewes Jrnls. Parl. Eliz. (1682) 646 The Monopolitans of Starch, Tinn, Fish,..Salt, and I know not what. 1607Coke Charge at Norwich Assizes 41 Unto whom is rightly ioyned a Promooter, a Monopolitan, and an Alcumist. 1630J. Taylor (Water P.) Wks. ii. 342/1 Hee was no diuing Politician, Or proiect-seeking Monopolitan.
Hence † monopoliˈtanian, in the same sense.
1630J. Taylor (Water P.) Navy of Landships Wks. i. 78/1 It serues for the Dyet of Project-mongers, Monopolitanians and diligent Sute-joggers. |