| 释义 |
cock-laird Sc. humorous.
A small proprietor who cultivates his own land; a yeoman.
1721Kelly Sc. Proverbs 362 (Jam.) You breed of water kail and cocklairds, you need mickle service. 1816Scott Old Mort. Concl., Niel Blane..died worth as much money as married Jenny to a cock laird. 1837Lockhart Scott xxxvii, The property had been in the hands of various small holders (Scotticè, cock-lairds). |