单词 | Mercurialist |
释义 | Mercurialist/məːˈkjʊərɪəlɪst/Now historical and rare noun A person born under the influence of the planet Mercury; a person having the qualities attributed to such a birth, especially eloquence, ingenuity, or aptitude for trade. Also occasionally with unfavourable connotation: a sharper, a thief. OriginMid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Drant (c1540–1578), poet and Church of England clergyman. From mercurial + -ist. |
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