| 单词 | slave bell |
| 释义 | > as lemmasslave bell slave bell n. now historical a large bell, typically hung from a high structure, that was formerly used on a plantation to summon enslaved labourers and mark the beginning and end of work periods. Π 1792 R. Hamilton Addr. Propriety Abolition of Slave Trade 15 At four o'clock in the morning..the Slave-Bell rings:—there is no trifling here! all must..instantly obey the call, and speed them to their labour. 1852 W. B. Hoyt Land of Hope i. 18 Evening after evening he hears the peal of the slave bell, after which it is unlawful..to be found in the streets without a written permit from his owner. 1946 T. Macdonald Ouma Smuts 14 The old slave bells by the farmhouses were still rung to bring the coloured folk to work and to end the labour of their days, but all were now free men. 2011 Cape Argus (Nexis) 10 Feb. 16 As children we were fascinated by the large slave bell, not appreciating its significance. < as lemmas |
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