| 单词 | lesbian square |
| 释义 | > as lemmaslesbian square lesbian square n. rare after 17th cent. a measuring square which adapts to fit what is being measured (chiefly in figurative contexts); see Lesbian rule n. ΚΠ 1603 S. Daniel Panegyrike sig. C3 Equitie..is that Lesbian square, that building fit, Plies to the worke, not forc'th the worke to it. 1608 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Deuine Weekes & Wks. (new ed.) ii. iv. 72 Another, leueld by the Lesbian Squire, Deep vnder ground (for the Foundation) ioynes Wel-polisht Marble. 1613 R. N. Christians Manna i. iv. 24 They measure their faith by the Lesbian Square of their Sense. 1681 Democritus Ridens No. 3. (single sheet) (verso)/2 He is made as crooked as a Lesbian Squire. 2005 M. Fortier Culture of Equity iv. 112 Equity uses the lesbian square so that it ‘Plies to the worke’. < as lemmas |
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