单词 | wedding chest |
释义 | wedding chest (once / 1074483 pages) n WORD FAMILY wedding chest: wedding chests USAGE EXAMPLESOutside the pub, along a hall connected with multiple arches overhead, are treasures such as a Sicilian wedding chest from the late 15th century. Washington Post(Apr 29, 2015) For centuries European women of good families would have wedding chests in their bedroom painted with cautionary tales of female obedience. BBC(Sep 07, 2012) In Southern Ohio a girl's wedding chest is her Glory-Box. Ashe, Elizabeth, Atlantic Narratives—Modern Short St...(2011) n chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage Syn|Hyper hope chest chest box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy |
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