| 单词 | a help at maw |
| 释义 | > as lemmasa help at maw ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > usefulness > use (made of things) > instrumentality > [noun] > (a) means > available means or a resource boota1225 chevisancec1330 shift1523 a help at maw1592 resource1665 1592 T. Lodge Euphues Shadow sig. K4v If thou carie beleefe, which is a helpe at maw, as the Phisition sayth to such as wil be cured. c1600 Groome-porters Lawes at Mawe (single sheet) 16. Prouided also that if you meane to lead a helpe, you may vie it upon your owne asked carde.] 1644–7 J. Cleveland Char. London Diurnall 7 If any thing fall out amiss, which cannot be smothered, the Diurnall hath a help at Maw. 1660 R. Coke Justice Vindicated 13 But it may be our Author has a help at Mawe; for our Author Ground 8. saies It is evident [etc.]. 1678 B. R. Let. Popish Friends 4 A Dispensation..is always an Infallible Help at Maw, a sure Antidote against Perjury. < as lemmas |
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