in the mercer's book and variants: (esp. of a gentleman or gallant) in debt. Obsolete.
单词 | θ221308 |
释义 | society > trade and finance > management of money > insolvency > indebtedness > [noun] > a debt > proverbially (2) in the mercer's book1591 in the mercer's book and variants: (esp. of a gentleman or gallant) in debt. Obsolete. pound of flesh1787 figurative. pound of flesh n. something strictly or legally due, but which it is ruthless or inhuman to demand. |
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