| 单词 | no fixed abode |
| 释义 | > as lemmasno fixed abode P1. no fixed abode: no place of permanent residence (frequently in legal contexts). ΘΚΠ society > travel > aspects of travel > travel from place to place > travelling from place to place [phrase] > wandering > of no fixed abode no fixed abode1582 (of) no fixed residence1859 1582 Bible (Rheims) 1 Cor. iv. 11 We both hunger and thirst and are naked and are buffeted and have no fixed abode. 1698 J. Savage Hist. Poland II. ii. 10 The late King almost always had an ambulatory Court, having no certain or fix'd Residence or abode. 1737 tr. Ceremonies & Relig. Customs Var. Nations VI. 153 They go from Place to Place, having no fixed Abode, as the antient Germans did. 1758 R. Eastburn Faithful Narr. 35 He offered me and my Son, 30 Livers per Month, to strike and blow the Bellows, which I did for about two Months, and then was discharged, and traveled about from Place to Place, having no fixed Abode. 1883 Times 9 Jan. 4/6 At the Guildhall, yesterday, Charles M'Manes, who said he was a labourer but had no fixed abode, was charged on remand. 1922 J. Joyce Ulysses ii. xv. [Circe] 432 Henry Flower. No fixed abode. Unlawfully watching and besetting. 1962 Oxf. Mail 20 Jan. 3/7 Two labourers of no fixed abode, who pleaded ‘Guilty’ to robbing——with violence at Stone. 1991 Young People Now 22 Feb. 36/2 He was refused bail because he had no fixed abode. < as lemmas |
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