| 释义 |
ˈpointment Obs. exc. dial.
[Aphetic form of appointment: cf. point n.2, v.2 (Cf. OF. poyntement (1418 in Godef.).)]
= appointment 2, 3, 6.
c1400Song Roland 145 The sairsins be set the poyntment to hold. a1440,c1521[see appointment 2, 3, 6]. 1466Cal. Anct. Recds, Dublin (1889) I. 326 The..poyntment of their wages. 1519Interl. Four Elem. in Hazl. Dodsley I. 33 Did ye not erewhile Make pointment openly, To come again all to supper? 1581Rich Farewell (Shaks. Soc.) 149 Accordyng to poinctmente comes Maister Doctour, disguised like a right porter. 1885Rep. Provinc. (E.D.D.), I have made a pointment with Mr. ― to-morrow. |