| 单词 | primrose circle |
| 释义 | > as lemmasPrimrose circle b. (Also with lower-case initial.) In sense ‘of or belonging to the Primrose League’, as Primrose circle, Primrose dame, Primrose lady, etc. Now historical. ΘΚΠ society > authority > rule or government > politics > British politics > British political associations > [adjective] > of or relating to Primrose League primrose1886 primrosy1890 1886 Sir A. Borthwick in 19th Cent. July 39 The badges are..an absolute introduction into all Primrose Circles. 1891 Pall Mall Gaz. 2 Dec. 6/2 In the accompanying cartoon a Primrose dame is depicted fastening a primrose posy into Mr. Chamberlain's button-hole. 1900 Times 26 May 8/2 The noble marquis..told the Primrose ladies to prepare for a European war. 1999 Guardian (Nexis) 1 Jan. 17 The days when the great democracy of the country can be cajoled by primrose dames and bribed by candidates who have more money than political intelligence. < as lemmas |
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