| 释义 |
ghostess nonce-wd.|ˈgəʊstɪs|
[f. ghost n. + -ess.]
A female ghost.
1842Barham Ingol. Leg., Old Wom. in Grey, That she, The said Ghostess, or Ghost, as the matter may be, From ‘impediment’, ‘hindrance’, and ‘let' shall be free, To sleep in her grave.’ 1896Westm. Gaz. 29 Feb. 8/1 Ever the fair child-hostess Heaved a sepulchral sigh—Sighed like a care⁓worn ghostess! |