| 单词 | gentleman convict |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgentleman convict gentleman convict n. now historical a man of high social status serving a sentence of imprisonment, transportation, etc.; spec. (Australian) a transported convict whose prior education or training makes him suitable for clerical or professional work. ΚΠ 1777 London Mag. May 227/2 A number of persons have been induced to visit Woolwich and the river Thames, to have a sight of these two gentlemen convicts. 1791 Lloyd's Evening Post 3–5 Jan. 14/2 Arrived here..on their way to Plymouth, to be shipped from Botany-Bay, 22 convicts in an open waggon, and two (who are stiled Gentlemen-convicts) in a tilted cart. 1832 Foreign Q. Rev. May 428 The pickpockets become tapsters, waiters, and servants, while the gentlemen convicts are converted into government clerks, book-keepers, and tutors in families. 1932 San Mateo (Calif.) Times 26 Jan. 5/3 Abe Powers, ‘gentleman’ convict of bunco fame. 2016 Australian (Nexis) 27 Feb. (Review section) 18 [The character] is inspired by ‘a real gentleman convict’, James Tucker, who..is generally reckoned to be the author of one of the first Australian convict novels. < as lemmas |
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