| 释义 |
plig U.S. dial.|plɪg|
[Shortening of polygamist.]
A polygamist, used esp. with reference to the practice of polygamy attributed to the Mormon Church.
1977Washington Post 8 Aug. a14 Many citizens in Utah show an uncomfortable dualism toward polygamists, derisively calling them ‘pligs’. 1978Observer (Colour Suppl.) 12 Mar. 33/4 Polygamy..has made a surprising comeback of late. ‘The Pligs are sprouting like weeds,’ said a county sheriff. |