| 释义 |
peel·ite
\ˈpēˌlīt\ noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Sir Robert Peel + English -ite
: one of a group of 19th century British Tories supporting Peel in the repeal of the Corn Laws and later maintaining a position between the protectionist Tories and the Liberals until eventually merging with the Liberals |