| 释义 |
† non-term Obs.
[non- 1.]
The time of vacation between two terms; the cessation of term; hence gen., a period of inaction.
1607Cowell Interpr., Non terme (non terminus) is the time of vacation between Terme and Terme. 1648Sparke Ep. Ded. to Shute's Sarah & Hagar a j b, By thus improving an enforced Non-term, and over-long Vacation, in such a promulgating the best Laws. a1658Cleveland For Sleep Wks. (1687) 295 The Senses Non-Term, Life's serenest Shore. 1664Power Exp. Philos. i. 71 During this Interval and Non-tearm of Sensation (for so we may..call Sleep). 1824Gradus ad Cantabr. s.v., When any Member of the Senate dies within the University during Term, on application to the Vice-chancellor, the University bell rings an hour; from which period Non Term, as to public lectures and disputations, commences for three days. |