单词 | to go an errand |
释义 | > as lemmasto go (on) an errand b. In modern colloquial language, esp.: A short journey on which an inferior (e.g. a servant, a child) is sent to convey a message or perform some simple business on behalf of the sender. Phrases, to run (on) errands, to go (on) an errand. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > duties > [noun] > a duty or piece of business > errand needOE businessa1616 errand1642 society > occupation and work > duties > [noun] > a duty or piece of business > errand > journey to perform errand1642 errandry1834 1642 King Charles I Declar. 12 Aug. 13 Attending the doores of both Houses to be employed in their errants. 1859 C. Dickens Tale of Two Cities ii. i. 34 He was never absent during business hours, unless upon an errand. < as lemmas |
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