| 单词 | earthquake-gown |
| 释义 | > as lemmasearthquake-gown earthquake-gown n. now historical a woman's nightgown designed to be worn outside during an earthquake. ΚΠ 1750 H. Walpole Let. 2 Apr. in Corr. (1960) XX. 137 Several women have made earthquake gowns, that is, warm gowns to sit out of doors all tonight [an earthquake having been predicted]. 1884 N.Y. Times 8 June 12/1 Shrewd traders turned it to profitable account by selling earthquake gowns for the women to wear. 1995 Denver Post (Nexis) 3 Mar. e1 Apropos earthquakes, have you heard of an ‘earthquake gown’? It's a warm nightgown that women can wear comfortably—and properly—in public once the house starts rocking and rolling. < as lemmas |
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