| 单词 | ascension robe |
| 释义 | > as lemmasascension robe ascension robe n. U.S. (usually in plural) a garment worn in readiness for one's ascension to heaven (in imitation of the appearance of Christ's garments at his transfiguration); spec. a muslin robe worn amongst the Millerites in the expectation of the advent of Christ. ΚΠ 1843 Nauvoo (Illinois) Neighbor 7 June 3/5 Several Millerites in that city walked the streets and fields all day arrayed in their ascension robes. 1915 L. M. Montgomery Anne of Island ix. 87 If a week should pass without some one telling me that I am doing easy work for big pay I would conclude that I might as well order my ascension robe ‘immediately and to onct’. 1991 Wilson Q. Spring 27/1 Thousands of Christians put on their ascension robes and gathered outside Rochester and other cities, awaiting the Rapture. < as lemmas |
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