figurative and in extended use. A person likened to an owl, esp. in being active at night (cf. night owl, n. 2), or in looking solemn or wise…
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| 释义 | the world > time > day and night > night > [noun] > one who brings or likes night or darkness (8) owlc1390 figurative and in extended use. A person likened to an owl, esp. in being active at night (cf. night owl, n. 2), or in looking solemn or wise… night-waker?c1475 A person who stays awake at night; esp. (in Scottish) a reveller. nightbird1548 A person who is habitually up or out at night, esp. to socialize. Formerly: spec. †a nocturnal thief (obsolete). night wanderer1576 A person who or thing which wanders at night; a night traveller. night owl1594 A person who is up or active late at night. noctifer1667 a bringer of night or darkness. night larka1770 (a) a bird that sings at night; esp. the sedge warbler, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus (now rare); †(b) a person who goes out at night, esp. to… nighthawk1868 gen. (originally U.S.). A person who stays up late, esp. on a night shift or watch; spec. (a) a night-herder; (b) a nightwatchman. |
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