| 单词 | nut-crack |
| 释义 | ˈnut-crack [f. nut n.1] 1. = nut-cracker 1. Now rare or Obs.
1570Levins Manip. 5 Nutcracke, nucifrangium. 1681Reply to ‘Mischief of Impositions’ 4 They can find in their hearts to play with Nut-cracks and Hobby-horses. 1682Southerne Loyal Brother v. Wks. 1721 I. 59 Indeed a nutcrack, or some such conceited Hyroglyphical Engine does well in the hand of a magistrate. 1793A. Seward Lett. (1811) III. 266 A mouth that will be nut-cracks at 60. 1806J. Tomlinson Doncaster (1887) 257 For 16 pairs of nut⁓cracks to mansion house. 2. Nut-crack Night, Hallowe'en.
1777Brand Pop. Antiq. App. 344 From the Custom of flinging [nuts]..into the Fire, it has doubtless had its vulgar Name of Nutcrack-Night. 1825Brockett N.C. Gloss. |
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