单词 | gtt |
释义 | > as lemmasG.T.T. G.T.T. n. U.S. (now historical and in historical contexts) ‘gone to Texas’, used to indicate that a person has left town, esp. to start a new life, escape debt, or avoid arrest. [The expression originated before Texas became a U.S. state (1845), and probably existed while it was still part of Mexico (until 1836).] ΚΠ 1839 Daily Eastern Argus (Portland, Maine) 17 May 2/2 G.T.—This is said to be a common mode of making Sheriff's returns in the South West. It means, ‘Gone to Texas’.] 1839 Georgia Messenger 1 Aug. 2/6 G.T.T.—General Nathaniel Smith..has fled to Texas, with from $70,000 to $100,000 of Uncle Sam's money in his pocket. 2015 W. F. Busbee Mississippi (ed. 2) ix. 105 In many instances creditors arriving to collect at farmhouses found only crude notes marked ‘G.T.T’. < as lemmas |
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