| 单词 | friend or foe? |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfriend or foe? P10. friend or foe?: a formula used, esp. by a sentry, as a challenge to an unknown person approaching; frequently with who goes there? or similar preceding phrase (see go v. Phrases 2a). Cf. sense A. 2a. Now archaic and historical. ΚΠ 1682 A. Behn City-heiress v. 52 Ha, who's there?.. What art thou, friend or foe?.. If thou'rt a friend, approach. 1775 G. M. A. Baretti Easy Phraseol. 111/1 Chi siete voi? Amico o nimico? Who are you? Friend or foe? 1827 S. T. Mitchell Spirit Old Dominion 9 ‘Are you British or Continental, friend or foe?’ said he to the stranger. 1884 Dundee Courier & Argus 11 Apr. 7/3 The powerful voice of the Raven was heard to utter the challenge—‘Who goes there? Art thou friend or foe?’ 1973 J. T. Rosenthal Angles, Angels & Conquerors i. 19 In a passage in Beowulf the hero and his companions..are challenged... The challenge is expected to elicit an honest answer.., as with the challenge, ‘who goes, friend or foe?’ 2010 N. De Sielvie Wild Poppies 226 Who goes there? Answer me, friend or foe? Quick before I shoot! < as lemmas |
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