| 单词 | relic-monger |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrelic-monger relic-monger n. ΚΠ 1691 E. Taylor in tr. J. Behmen Theosophick Philos. 239 The Relick-Mongers pretend to some of the Wood of the supposed Cross. 1729 J. Morgan Compl. Hist. Algiers II. xvii. 538 The mangled Carcass was then reduced to Cinders, which were afterwards..cast into the Sea..in order to disappoint the zealous Relic-Mongers. 1854 H. Miller My Schools & Schoolmasters vi. 117 Though not much of a relic-monger, I would hesitate to exchange it. 1923 T. P. Terry Terry's Guide to Mexico (rev. ed.) vi. xliv. 426 Watchful guards are in attendance, and relic-mongers..should think twice before courting the unhappy consequences certain to follow appropriations. 2001 First Things (Nexis) 1 May 59 [Constantine's] mother, Helena, was a relic-monger who went in search of the True Cross and the Seamless Robe. < as lemmas |
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