单词 | laughter line |
释义 | > as lemmaslaughter line laughter line n. (usually in plural) a small wrinkle at the corner of the eye or mouth supposedly caused by laughing. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > skin > textures or states of skin > [noun] > wrinkle rimpleeOE rivellingOE rivelc1325 crow's footc1374 frounce1390 wrinklea1400 frumplec1440 freckle1519 line1538 lirkc1540 shrivel1547 plait1574 furrow1589 trench1594 crowfoot1614 seam1765 thought-line1858 laughter line1867 laugh line1913 smile-line1921 worry lines1972 1867 Old Guard June 463/2 There are thought-lines in my forehead, and laughter-lines about my mouth. 1938 M. Allingham Fashion in Shrouds xii. 180 His light grey eyes were entirely without humour in spite of the laughter-lines beside them. 1991 T. Pratchett Witches Abroad 203 Give or take the odd laughter line and wrinkle, it was Granny Weatherwax to the life. 2007 Eve July 71/3 If you've ever glanced in the mirror, wishing away your laughter lines, spare a thought for the A-list, whose success hinges on how they look. < as lemmas |
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