单词 | struldbrugism |
释义 | > as lemmasStruldbrugism Struldbrugism n. the condition or practice of a Struldbrug. ΘΚΠ the world > life > source or principle of life > age > old age > [noun] > decrepitude or senility unelda1300 agec1405 decrepity1576 decrepitness1600 decrepitude1603 superannuation1655 decrepitage1670 decrepidity1760 caducity1769 Struldbrugism1778 1778 H. Walpole Let. to W. Mason 15 May I have long taken my doctor's degree in Strulbruggism, and wonder I concern myself about the affairs of the living. 1788 H. Walpole Let. to Lady Craven 11 Dec. When any personage has shone as much as is possible in his or her best walk,..he should take up his strulbrugism, and be heard of no more. < as lemmas |
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