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单词 check-watch
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check-watch
check-watch n. Obsolete an officer who goes his rounds to challenge the sentinels so as to ensure their vigilance (cf. check v.1 4a).
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1487 (a1380) J. Barbour Bruce (St. John's Cambr.) x. 613 Apon the wall, The chak-wachis assemblit all.
1828 P. F. Tytler Hist. Scotl. I. iii. 292 The check-watches..were making their round, and challenging the sentinels.
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