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词汇 Rome-runner
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Definition of Rome-runner in English:

Rome-runner

noun ˈrəʊmˌrʌnə
depreciative, historical
  • A person who travels to Rome with the aim of securing a benefice, ecclesiastical privilege, etc. Formerly also: †a person who carries out papal instructions, an agent of the Pope (obsolete).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in William Langland (c1325–c1390), poet. From Rome + runner.

Definition of Rome-runner in US English:

Rome-runner

nounˈrəʊmˌrʌnə
depreciative, historical
  • A person who travels to Rome with the aim of securing a benefice, ecclesiastical privilege, etc. Formerly also: †a person who carries out papal instructions, an agent of the Pope (obsolete).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in William Langland (c1325–c1390), poet. From Rome + runner.

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