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单词 Paul's-walker
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Definition of Paul's-walker in English:

Paul's-walker

noun
historical
  • A person who frequented the nave of old St Paul's Cathedral as a gossipmonger or idler; (hence) a disreputable or shady character; = "Paul's man".

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Osborne (1593–1659), writer.

 
 

Definition of Paul's-walker in US English:

Paul's-walker

noun
historical
  • A person who frequented the nave of old St Paul's Cathedral as a gossipmonger or idler; (hence) a disreputable or shady character; = "Paul's man".

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Osborne (1593–1659), writer.

 
 
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