单词 | giftless gifts |
释义 | > as lemmasgiftless gifts 1. That has no gift to offer. giftless gifts = gifts that are no gifts (after Greek ἄδωρα δῶρα). ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > giving > [adjective] > not bearing gift(s) giftless1390 toom-handedc1400 emptyc1405 empty-handed1549 1390 J. Gower Confessio Amantis I. 193 This messanger was yefteles. 1614 D. Dyke Myst. Selfe-deceiuing ii. 15 As in the prouerbe there are giftlesse gifts. 1650 J. Trapp Clavis to Bible (Gen. xv. 6) 194 Abraham gave gifts. So doth God to reprobates, but they are giftless gifts, better be without them. 1870 W. Morris Earthly Paradise I. i. 245 Fair lords, be still awhile, And say no ill about this giftless guest. < as lemmas |
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