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单词 Rockite
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Definition of Rockite in English:

Rockite

adjective ˈrɒkʌɪt
historical
  • Of or relating to a militant rural protest movement, arising in the south of Ireland in 1821 under a mythical leader named Captain Rock, and concerned principally with tenants' rights, fair rents, and other agrarian questions.

noun ˈrɒkʌɪt
historical
  • A member or supporter of the Rockite movement.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From the name of Captain Rock, the notional leader of the group + -ite.

 
 

Definition of Rockite in US English:

Rockite

adjectiveˈrɒkʌɪt
historical
  • Of or relating to a militant rural protest movement, arising in the south of Ireland in 1821 under a mythical leader named Captain Rock, and concerned principally with tenants' rights, fair rents, and other agrarian questions.

nounˈrɒkʌɪt
historical
  • A member or supporter of the Rockite movement.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From the name of Captain Rock, the notional leader of the group + -ite.

 
 
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