单词 | king plate |
释义 | > as lemmasking plate king plate n. Australian (now historical) a metal breastplate or nameplate hung from a chain around the neck, given to an Aboriginal elder or leader by European colonists as a mark of status or favour.King plates were typically crescent shaped and made of brass inscribed with the wearer's name, title, tribe, etc. ΚΠ 1874 Maryborough (Queensland) Chron. 6 Oct. 6/3 (advt.) Engraver. Aboriginal King Plates, dog collars, watches, rings..neatly engraved. 1921 Sunday Times (Sydney) 3 July 24/3 Bob..took a photo of him and another king and their gin. One had his king plate on. 2008 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 3 May 8 Here are..[photos of] male elders wearing king plates presented by Europeans. < as lemmas |
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