| 单词 | luck money |
| 释义 | > as lemmasluck money luck money n. (in Britain and Ireland) a small sum of money which, by tradition, is returned by the seller to the buyer after the sale of grain or livestock; = luck penny n. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > charm or amulet > for luck > specific nicetery1652 horseshoe1665 rabbit's foot1680 pocket-piece1695 luck penny1703 luck money1820 caul1826 windbag1870 wind-knot1870 billiken1914 four-leaf clover1927 paho1979 1820 Observer 24 Sept. 2/5 The prisoner inspected the beast anew, and expressed his willingness to give the price required, provided deponent allowed him 5s. a head ‘luck money’. 1877 Notes & Queries 5th Ser. 7 488 In all agricultural dealings connected with cattle or corn it is customary when receiving payments to return a small sum to the customer, which is termed ‘luck money’. 1898 Daily News 17 Aug. 2/7 The butchers assert that luck money was customarily granted in Lincoln until the auction system was started. 1997 K. O'Riordan Boy in Moon ix. 171 Jeremiah struck a deal on his own beasts and the luck money was settled with a pat to Brian's head. < as lemmas |
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