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词汇 penniless bench
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Definition of penniless bench in English:

penniless bench

noun
historical

  • A covered bench which formerly stood beside St Martin's Church, Carfax, Oxford; (also) any of various similar open-air seats elsewhere. Hence allusively: †the resort of wayfarers or destitute people; a state or condition of penury (obsolete).

Origin

Mid 16th century.

Definition of penniless bench in US English:

penniless bench

noun
historical

  • A covered bench which formerly stood beside St Martin's Church, Carfax, Oxford; (also) any of various similar open-air seats elsewhere. Hence allusively: †the resort of wayfarers or destitute people; a state or condition of penury (obsolete).

Origin

Mid 16th century.
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