| 释义 |
lin·sey-wool·sey
\ˈlinzēˈwu̇lzē, -zi...zi\ noun
(-s ; often attributive)
Etymology: Middle English lynsy wolsye, probably from lynesey, lynsy linsey + wolsye (from wolle wool + -sey, -sy, -sye — as in lynesey, lynsy) — more at wool
1.
a. : a formerly used textile of wool and linen
b. : a coarse sturdy fabric with cotton warp and woolen filling
2. : something incongruously mingled : disordered or nonsensical speech or action
< what linsey-woolsey hast thou to speak to us again — Shakespeare > |