| 释义 |
Downsman|ˈdaʊnzmən|
[down n.1 2.]
A native or inhabitant of the (Sussex) Downs.
1906Academy 20 Jan. 63/1 The Downsman in the city May not his home forget. 1921S. Leslie Manning 44 Morning after morning in the grey mist the shepherds and downsmen could hear the bell of their vigilant pastor. 1927Observer 5 June 6/3 [He] founded the Society of Sussex Downsmen. 1963Daily Tel. 25 Oct. 17/7 The Society of Sussex Downsmen have protested..against a proposal that five acres of downland..should be used as an amusement area. |