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单词 poke-nook
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Definition of poke-nook in English:

poke-nook

noun ˈpəʊknʊk
English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • A bottom corner of a bag, sack, etc. Frequently in extended use in phrases, as "one's own poke-nook": one's own means; "to pickle in one's own poke-nook": to rely on one's own resources.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Sempill (d.?1595), poet and protestant controversialist. From poke + nook.

 
 

Definition of poke-nook in US English:

poke-nook

nounˈpəʊknʊk
English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • A bottom corner of a bag, sack, etc. Frequently in extended use in phrases, as "one's own poke-nook": one's own means; "to pickle in one's own poke-nook": to rely on one's own resources.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Sempill (d. ?1595), poet and protestant controversialist. From poke + nook.

 
 
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