单词 | early closer |
释义 | > as lemmasearly closer early closer n. now chiefly historical a person whose place of business is closed one afternoon in the week; a person or business that advocates or follows the practice of early closing; cf. early closing n. ΚΠ 1844 Bristol Mercury 6 Jan. 8/4 It is hoped the inhabitants will support the early closers in this good rule. 1863 Sat. Rev. 17 Jan. 78/1 The public would look with a more favourable eye upon the early closers if [etc.]. 1906 Daily Chron. 28 July 7/6 Thus giving early-closers and Saturday-afternooners a chance. 1985 Sunday Mail (Queensland) (Nexis) 24 Mar. Eventually, of course, the Early Closers achieved their objective. < as lemmas |
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