a reduction in wages; also in extended use; cf. Irish rise n. at Irish, adj. n.compounds 3.
单词 | θ220717 |
释义 | society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > payment for labour or service > wage structures and scales > [noun] > wage-cut (4) Irishman's rise1869 a reduction in wages; also in extended use; cf. Irish rise n. at Irish, adj. n.compounds 3. cut-down1888 a reduction in wages (cf. to cut down at cut, v. phrasal verbs); see also cut-in, n.2, cut-off, n., cutout, n., cut-up, n. wage cut1925 Subcategories:— lowering of rates of pay (1) |
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