Definition of little-ease in English:

little-ease

noun ˈlɪtliːz

1A place or bodily position that is very uncomfortable to be held in; a narrow place of confinement; a prison cell too small for the occupant to assume a comfortable position; specifically the name of a dungeon in the Tower of London, and of an ancient place of punishment for unruly apprentices at the Guildhall, London. Also: a device for holding a prisoner in a very uncomfortable position. Now historical.
2Figurative and in figurative contexts. Now literary.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From little + ease.

Definition of little-ease in US English:

little-ease

nounˈlɪtliːz

1A place or bodily position that is very uncomfortable to be held in; a narrow place of confinement; a prison cell too small for the occupant to assume a comfortable position; specifically the name of a dungeon in the Tower of London, and of an ancient place of punishment for unruly apprentices at the Guildhall, London. Also: a device for holding a prisoner in a very uncomfortable position. Now historical.
2Figurative and in figurative contexts. Now literary.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From little + ease.

词汇	little-ease
释义	Definition of little-ease in English: little-ease noun ˈlɪtliːz 1A place or bodily position that is very uncomfortable to be held in; a narrow place of confinement; a prison cell too small for the occupant to assume a comfortable position; specifically the name of a dungeon in the Tower of London, and of an ancient place of punishment for unruly apprentices at the Guildhall, London. Also: a device for holding a prisoner in a very uncomfortable position. Now historical. 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. Now literary. Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From little + ease. Definition of little-ease in US English: little-ease nounˈlɪtliːz 1A place or bodily position that is very uncomfortable to be held in; a narrow place of confinement; a prison cell too small for the occupant to assume a comfortable position; specifically the name of a dungeon in the Tower of London, and of an ancient place of punishment for unruly apprentices at the Guildhall, London. Also: a device for holding a prisoner in a very uncomfortable position. Now historical. 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. Now literary. Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From little + ease.
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