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单词 ruskinish
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Ruskinishadj.

Brit. /ˈrʌskᵻnɪʃ/, U.S. /ˈrəskəˌnɪʃ/
Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Ruskin , -ish suffix1.
Etymology: < the name of John Ruskin (see Ruskin n.4) + -ish suffix1. Compare slightly earlier Ruskinian adj. and slightly later Ruskinesque adj., Ruskinite adj.
Now rare.
Characteristic or suggestive of Ruskin or his writings.
ΚΠ
1853 Sussex Archaeol. Coll. 6 280 Its rough and ‘Ruskin-ish’ character is faithfully conveyed in the engraving given above.
1884 Bookseller 6 Nov. 1187/2 There is a Ruskinish colouring about her style.
1903 I. C. Cabell Thoughtless Thoughts of Carisabel ii. 23 I was about to say the irony of fate, but am prevented the use of the phrase by a Ruskinish denunciation from Mr. Henley.
1948 J. A. Kouwenhoven Made in Amer. 90 No sentimental, Ruskinish objections could, in their view, prevent the increased use of a material with such advantages.
1960 P. Paul Twice Lost v. 28 Still, London abounds in Ruskinish fantasies.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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