| 单词 | indian yell |
| 释义 | > as lemmasIndian yell Indian yell n. an extremely loud, protracted, pulsating cry traditionally used as a war cry or other signal by some North American Indians. ΚΠ 1764 T. Hutchinson Hist. Colony Massachusets-Bay, 1628–91 i. 78 The Indians within the fort began their tremendous yell, and the Indians without..seconded them. No sound that was ever made can be more horrid than the Indian yell. 1786 ‘P. Pindar’ Farewel Odes 20 ‘Not think they'd shave!’ quoth Hodge, with wond'ring eyes, And voice not much unlike an Indian yell. 1815 Maryland Gaz. 17 Aug. When within 7 rods of the breast work, he [sc. General Aldrich] ordered his men to fire, then uttering an Indian yell, led them over it. 1992 Wisconsin State Jrnl. 1 Dec. 1 c/1 To encourage your team, you do an Indian yell and raise your arm up and down. < as lemmas |
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