单词 | proing |
释义 | > as lemmasˈproing ˈproing n. (with conning) the action of weighing or debating both sides of a question. ΚΠ a1694 E. Coxere Adventures by Sea (1945) 49 After much pro-ing and con-ing, the skipper order[ed] to veer out the mainsheet. 1710 E. Ward Galloper 12 What a damnable Race the Fanaticks are running, As we plainly may see by their Proing and Conning. 1817 J. Keats Let. Sept. (1958) 39 'T is with me a certain thing that you are merely fishing for a little proing and conning thereon. 1999 National Rev. (Nexis) 25 Oct. The pro-ing and conning of pundits is worth half a dozen book tours. < as lemmas |
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