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词汇 black brigade
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Definition of black brigade in English:

black brigade

noun
humorous
  • 1A group of members of the clergy, especially one likened to a military unit; the clergy considered collectively.

  • 2(With capital initials) (a nickname for) the Church Parliamentary Committee, a group of Conservative Members of Parliament formed in 1892 to oppose disestablishment of the Church of England (now historical).

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Blackmore (1654–1729), physician and writer.

Definition of black brigade in US English:

black brigade

noun
humorous
  • 1A group of members of the clergy, especially one likened to a military unit; the clergy considered collectively.

  • 2(With capital initials) (a nickname for) the Church Parliamentary Committee, a group of Conservative Members of Parliament formed in 1892 to oppose disestablishment of the Church of England (now historical).

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Richard Blackmore (1654–1729), physician and writer.

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