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单词 pigeon-wing
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Definition of pigeon-wing in English:

pigeon-wing

verb ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nwɪŋ
North American rare, historical
  • no object And with object. To dance a pigeon wing; to teach, or encourage (a person) to dance a pigeon wing. Also occasionally refl.: to move by or as if dancing pigeon wings.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Neal (1793–1876), author and women's rights activist. From pigeon wing.

 
 

Definition of pigeon-wing in US English:

pigeon-wing

verbˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nwɪŋ
North American rare, historical
  • no object And with object. To dance a pigeon wing; to teach, or encourage (a person) to dance a pigeon wing. Also occasionally refl.: to move by or as if dancing pigeon wings.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Neal (1793–1876), author and women's rights activist. From pigeon wing.

 
 
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