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单词 ill-gotten
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ill-gottenadj.

/ˈɪlˈɡɒt(ə)n/
Etymology: < ill adv. + gotten, past participle of get v.
Gained by evil means.
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the mind > possession > acquisition > [adjective] > obtained or acquired > by evil means
wrong-gotten1388
evil winc1425
extort1430
misgottena1450
evil-gotten1539
ill-gottena1555
misbegotten1591
ill-gota1616
a1555 H. Latimer 27 Serm. (1562) ii. f. 40v Yll gotten goodes.
1668 R. Steele Husbandmans Calling (1672) v. 125 The third heir seldom enjoys ill-gotten goods.
a1859 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. (1861) V. 45 Is compelled to disgorge his ill-gotten gains.
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