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单词 church-robbing
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Definition of church-robbing in English:

church-robbing

noun ˈtʃəːtʃˌrɒbɪŋ
  • The action or crime of stealing from a church.

adjective ˈtʃəːtʃˌrɒbɪŋ
  • Of, relating to, or characterized by church-robbing; that steals from a church.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Jewel (1522–1571), bishop of Salisbury. From church + robbing
mid 16th century. From church + robbing. Compare earlier church robber.

 
 

Definition of church-robbing in US English:

church-robbing

nounˈtʃəːtʃˌrɒbɪŋ
  • The action or crime of stealing from a church.

adjectiveˈtʃəːtʃˌrɒbɪŋ
  • Of, relating to, or characterized by church-robbing; that steals from a church.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Jewel (1522–1571), bishop of Salisbury. From church + robbing<br>mid 16th century. From church + robbing. Compare earlier church robber.

 
 
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