请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 portioner
释义

Definition of portioner in English:

portioner

noun ˈpɔːʃ(ə)nəˈpɔːʃ(ə)nə
  • 1Originally: the proprietor of a small piece of land forming a portion of a larger piece which has been broken up, as by distribution among joint heirs (now historical). Later also more generally: a laird of a small estate.

  • 2Christian Church. Any one of two or more incumbents sharing the duties and revenues of a benefice. Now historical.

  • 3Law. Any one of several persons among whom a fund or estate may be distributed.

  • 4A machine or implement for measuring out portions, especially of food.

Origin

Late 15th century. Partly from portion + -er, and partly from portion + -er.

 
 

Definition of portioner in US English:

portioner

noun
  • 1Originally: the proprietor of a small piece of land forming a portion of a larger piece which has been broken up, as by distribution among joint heirs (now historical). Later also more generally: a laird of a small estate.

  • 2Christian Church. Any one of two or more incumbents sharing the duties and revenues of a benefice. Now historical.

  • 3Law. Any one of several persons among whom a fund or estate may be distributed.

  • 4A machine or implement for measuring out portions, especially of food.

Origin

Late 15th century. Partly from portion + -er, and partly from portion + -er.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/1/28 10:09:11