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词汇 mock-beggar
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Definition of mock-beggar in English:

mock-beggar

noun ˈmɒkbɛɡə
  • British informal. Something which serves to disappoint the hopes of beggars. Chiefly attributive and in the genitive: designating a house that has an appearance of wealth but is either deserted or has poor or miserly inhabitants; especially in "Mock-Beggar Hall".

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Breton (?1555–c1626), poet. From mock + beggar.

Definition of mock-beggar in US English:

mock-beggar

nounˈmɒkbɛɡə
  • British informal. Something which serves to disappoint the hopes of beggars. Chiefly attributive and in the genitive: designating a house that has an appearance of wealth but is either deserted or has poor or miserly inhabitants; especially in "Mock-Beggar Hall".

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Breton (?1555–c1626), poet. From mock + beggar.

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