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单词 red-lettered
释义

red-lettered

/ˈrɛdˌlɛtəd/
adjective
Characterized or indicated by red letters; written in red; marked out for particular attention with, or as with, red letters; memorable, significant, noteworthy.
  • In earlier use, with reference to the use of red letters to indicate a saint's day or feast on an ecclesiastical calendar..

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Politicus. From red letter + -ed.

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