释义 |
† round-dealing, a. Obs. [round adv. 10 c.] Dealing plainly or honestly.
1642Chas. I Answ. to Printed Bk. 1 Who..like Round-dealing men tell Us in plain English, That they have done Us no wrong. 1653R. Sanders Physiogn. 162 A round-dealing friendship, without deceit or circumvention. 1667O. Heywood Heart-Treas. viii. Wks. 1827 II. 88 Such are the chastising words of a round-dealing ministry, bitter at present, but profitable afterwards. Comb.1674Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 37 To this we answer round-dealing-wise. |