释义 |
wharn·cliffe meeting \|(h)wȯ(r)nˌklif-\ noun Usage: usually capitalized W Etymology: after Edward Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Wharncliffe died 1899 British railway chairman : a meeting of the proprietors or members of a British company convened as required by a standing order of parliament to approve a bill to be presented to parliament conferring powers on the company |