| 单词 | manners-bit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmanners-bit manners-bit n. regional a small part of a dish left uneaten, out of politeness (see quots.; cf. sense 6c). ΚΠ 1829 J. Hunter Hallamshire Gloss. Manners-bit, a portion of a dish left by the guests that the host may not feel himself reproached for insufficient preparation. 1859 A. L. Elwyn Gloss. Supposed Americanisms 73 Mannersbit, a portion of a dish left by the guests, that the host may not feel himself reproached for insufficient preparation... This still exists in New England. < as lemmas |
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