英语词汇“gammerstang”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

gammerstang

/ˈɡaməstaŋ/

(also gammerstong) Chiefly Scottish and English regional (northern )

noun

1A tall, ungainly, or awkward person (usually a woman).

2A rude, coarse, or lewd girl or woman.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Peter Levens (fl. 1552–1587), lexicographer. Probably originally from gammer (although this is first attested slightly later) + stang. In later use, especially when denoting a man, perhaps reanalysed as being related to either gomerel or gangrel; such association is probably reflected also by the form gammerstel.

单词	gammerstang
释义	gammerstang /ˈɡaməstaŋ/ (also gammerstong) Chiefly Scottish and English regional (northern ) noun 1A tall, ungainly, or awkward person (usually a woman). 2A rude, coarse, or lewd girl or woman. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Peter Levens (fl. 1552–1587), lexicographer. Probably originally from gammer (although this is first attested slightly later) + stang. In later use, especially when denoting a man, perhaps reanalysed as being related to either gomerel or gangrel; such association is probably reflected also by the form gammerstel.
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