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单词 devil dodger
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Definition of devil dodger in English:

devil dodger

noun ˈdɛvl ˌdɒdʒə
derisive, rare, slang, humorous, historical
  • 1An extremely devout or sanctimonious person, especially a preacher.

  • 2A person who attends services of more than one Christian denomination, especially the Church of England and either a Nonconformist church or the Roman Catholic Church.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in James Lackington (1746–1815), bookseller and publisher. From devil + dodger.

 
 

Definition of devil dodger in US English:

devil dodger

nounˈdɛvl ˌdɒdʒə
derisive, rare, slang, humorous, historical
  • 1An extremely devout or sanctimonious person, especially a preacher.

  • 2A person who attends services of more than one Christian denomination, especially the Church of England and either a Nonconformist church or the Roman Catholic Church.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in James Lackington (1746–1815), bookseller and publisher. From devil + dodger.

 
 
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