| 单词 | mock valentine |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmock valentine c. A letter or (now esp.) a card, usu. with verses or other words of a romantic or light-hearted nature, sent (often anonymously) on St Valentine's day as a token of love or affection; in later use also a printed sheet consisting of a more or less grotesque picture with humorous or satirical rhymes (more exactly called a mock valentine). ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > amorous love > [noun] > letter sent between lovers > card or letter sent to a lover on February 14th Valentine1824 Valentine card1959 1824 M. R. Mitford Our Village (1863) I. 42 A fine sheet of flourishing writing, something between a valentine and a sampler. 1844 A. Smith Adventures Mr. Ledbury II. iii. 33 He had that morning received..a valentine, in a lady's handwriting, and perfectly anonymous. 1879 Paper & Printing Trades Jrnl. xxix. 20 One occasionally hears that valentines are going out. 1898 Daily News 15 Feb. 7/1 The Christmas card has apparently killed the valentine... Valentines are still sold, and sent, but they are chiefly of the satirical order. < as lemmas |
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