| 单词 | hand-me-down shop |
| 释义 | > as lemmashand-me-down shop attributive. Frequently Irish English. Designating a place where second-hand goods, esp. garments, are sold or repaired, as hand-me-down factory, hand-me-down shop, etc. ΚΠ 1860 ‘P. Paradox’ Land of Kelt II. vii. 250 The keeper of what is called a ‘Hand me down’ shop. 1886 Log 16th Ann. Cruise 2nd Presbyterian Fishing Club Philadelphia 61 The great variety of..trousers, overalls, undershirts, stockings, etc., gave the deck the appearance of a hand-me-down store. 1914 J. Joyce Dubliners 150 His little old father kept the hand-me-down shop in Mary's Lane. 1935 A. J. Cronin Stars look Down ii. xiii. 375 A little hand-me-down factory in East Town. 1985 M. Binchy Echoes i. 15 ‘This isn't a hand-me-down shop,’ she said. ‘Take that coat and put it where it's meant to be.’ 2006 A. R. Koch Help Mom with Dishes 131 Jackets, sweaters, hats, and mittens were recycled through Mom's hand-me-down factory. < as lemmas |
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