| 单词 | riddle-wise |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈriddle-wise ˈriddle-wise adv. after the manner of a person answering a riddle; in terms of a riddle. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > secrecy, concealment > a profound secret, mystery > puzzle, enigma, riddle > [adverb] riddle-wise1563 riddlingly1608 mind-bendingly1982 1563 W. Baldwin et al. Myrrour for Magistrates (new ed.) ii. 142 b I name no man outryght, But ryddle wise, I meane them as I myght. 1594 R. Wilson Coblers Prophesie sig. F1v The bastards name he tolde me too, But it was riddle-wise. 1836 J. J. Bell tr. J. W. von Goethe in Song of Bell & Other Poems 56 A knotty riddle, riddle-wise to solve! 1922 E. R. Eddison Worm Ouroboros 122 It appeareth (yet not clearly, but riddle-wise). < as lemmas |
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