单词 | witch-proof |
释义 | > as lemmaswitch-proof witch-proof adj. impervious or resistant to witchcraft; protected against witches. ΚΠ 1840 C. Dickens Master Humphrey's Clock I. 56 By dint of constantly inveigling old ladies and disposing of them in this summary manner, he acquired the reputation of a great public character, and as he received no harm in these pursuits beyond a scratched face or so, he came in course of time to be considered witch-proof. 1929 Sunday Express 13 Jan. 3/4 Many a successful business man..will drive to his modern office in the most luxurious of up-to-date motor-cars which has first of all been made ‘witch-proof’ with small amulets nailed to the dashboard. 2000 Jrnl. Royal Anthropol. Inst. 6 477 The women set off for their witch-proof dance ground. < as lemmas |
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