A person who lacks the strength or capability to do something; (perhaps) spec. an unworthy person. Cf. unmight, n.1 1.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [noun] > one who is unimportant > one who has no power or influence (4) unmight?a1300 A person who lacks the strength or capability to do something; (perhaps) spec. an unworthy person. Cf. unmight, n.1 1. man of clouts, king of clouts1467 figurative. man of clouts, king of clouts, etc.: a mere ‘doll’ in the garb of a man, a king, etc.; a ‘lay-figure’. Cf. babe of clouts n. at babe, n.… Tom Thumb1646 A petty, insignificant, or unimportant person; esp. a person of high rank or status who lacks ability, influence, or real power. figurehead1883 Said depreciatingly of one who holds the position of head of a body of persons, a community, society, etc., but possesses neither authority nor… |
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