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词汇 peep of day
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Definition of peep of day in English:

peep of day

noun ˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ
  • The first appearance of daylight, the earliest dawn. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.

adjective ˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ
  • 1Of, relating to, or designating a Protestant organization active in the north of Ireland 1784–95, whose members clashed with Roman Catholic Defenders. Especially in "Peep o' Day Boys". Now historical.

  • 2Generally. Of, relating to, or active at the first appearance of daylight. Now rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From peep + of + day.

Definition of peep of day in US English:

peep of day

nounˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ
  • The first appearance of daylight, the earliest dawn. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.

adjectiveˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ
  • 1Of, relating to, or designating a Protestant organization active in the north of Ireland 1784–95, whose members clashed with Roman Catholic Defenders. Especially in "Peep o' Day Boys". Now historical.

  • 2Generally. Of, relating to, or active at the first appearance of daylight. Now rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From peep + of + day.

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