cottage-likeadv.adj.

Brit.

/ˈkɒtɪdʒlʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈkɑdɪdʒˌlaɪk/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: cottage n., -like suffix.

Etymology: < cottage n. + -like suffix.

A. adv.

In the manner of a cottage; like a cottage. rare.

ΚΠ

1600 J. Pory tr. G. Botero in Gen. Descr. Afr. 13 in tr. J. Leo Africanus Geogr. Hist. Afr. The greatest townes there, containe not aboue two thousand housholds; the houses being (cottage-like) reared vp with clay and couered with straw, or such like base matter.

2016 Correctional Newsfront (Pa. Dept. Corrections) Jan. The housing structures were built ‘cottage-like’ to provide a more relaxed atmosphere for the patients.

B. adj.

Resembling or suggestive of a cottage; having the characteristic features of a cottage, esp. in being small, rustic, picturesque, etc.

ΚΠ

1785 R. Cumberland Nat. Son v. 72 He has a brave estate, and a fine house upon it, but he lives in a poor little cottage-like place.

1836 Mirror Lit., Amusem., & Instr. 30 Apr. 273/1 It is a cottage-like dwelling, situated on the south side of the town.

1891 Edinb. Rev. July 164 A small cottagelike building, with gablets and mullioned windows with diamond panes.

1912 E. Kemp Landscape Gardening 247 A small porch with climbers where the style will allow it is always pretty, cottagelike, useful, and attractive.

1958 Progress-Index (Petersburg, Va.) 27 July 21/2 (caption) A cottagelike appearance adds a friendly note to this exterior.

2017 Toronto Star (Nexis) 9 Sept. w10 The area is like a caricature of an English stereotype, with lush rolling hills and cottagelike homes as far as the eye can see.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	cottage-like
释义	cottage-likeadv.adj. Brit. /ˈkɒtɪdʒlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈkɑdɪdʒˌlaɪk/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: cottage n., -like suffix. Etymology: < cottage n. + -like suffix. A. adv. In the manner of a cottage; like a cottage. rare. ΚΠ 1600 J. Pory tr. G. Botero in Gen. Descr. Afr. 13 in tr. J. Leo Africanus Geogr. Hist. Afr. The greatest townes there, containe not aboue two thousand housholds; the houses being (cottage-like) reared vp with clay and couered with straw, or such like base matter. 2016 Correctional Newsfront (Pa. Dept. Corrections) Jan. The housing structures were built ‘cottage-like’ to provide a more relaxed atmosphere for the patients. B. adj. Resembling or suggestive of a cottage; having the characteristic features of a cottage, esp. in being small, rustic, picturesque, etc. ΚΠ 1785 R. Cumberland Nat. Son v. 72 He has a brave estate, and a fine house upon it, but he lives in a poor little cottage-like place. 1836 Mirror Lit., Amusem., & Instr. 30 Apr. 273/1 It is a cottage-like dwelling, situated on the south side of the town. 1891 Edinb. Rev. July 164 A small cottagelike building, with gablets and mullioned windows with diamond panes. 1912 E. Kemp Landscape Gardening 247 A small porch with climbers where the style will allow it is always pretty, cottagelike, useful, and attractive. 1958 Progress-Index (Petersburg, Va.) 27 July 21/2 (caption) A cottagelike appearance adds a friendly note to this exterior. 2017 Toronto Star (Nexis) 9 Sept. w10 The area is like a caricature of an English stereotype, with lush rolling hills and cottagelike homes as far as the eye can see. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.adj.1600
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