α. 1800s Cousin Sallie, 1800s– Cousin Sally.
β. 1800s– Cousin Sally Ann.
γ. 1800s Cousin Sal.
单词 | cousin sally |
释义 | Cousin Sallyn.α. 1800s Cousin Sallie, 1800s– Cousin Sally. β. 1800s– Cousin Sally Ann. γ. 1800s Cousin Sal. U.S. colloquial (now historical and rare). A nickname for: the Confederate States of America (see Confederate States (of America) at confederate adj. 3a). ΚΠ 1861 ‘Sigma’ Let. 10 Feb. in Charleston (S. Carolina) Daily Courier 13 Feb. 4/5 Since we have thrown off our connection with Uncle Sam, and have become the Confederate States, we may call ourselves the children of Cousin Sally. 1863 Ye Sneak yclepid Copperhead 17 On old Uncle Sam they pounced, And praised their Cousin Sally..; What harm had done poor Cousin Sal? 1885 Where Men only dare to Go xi. 200 Especially was ‘Cousin Sallie’ careful to feed her champions when they stood in line of battle. 1903 Railroad Trainmen's Jrnl. Jan. 38/1 Don't know that I ever told you I fit for Cousin Sally Ann, as our company wag used to express serving the Confederacy. 1971 L. N. Fitzhugh in Cannon Smoke 39 (note) The Confederate soldier referred to the Confederate States as ‘Cousin Sally’ exactly as his grandson used the term ‘Uncle Sam’. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1861 |
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