| 单词 | restoration day |
| 释义 | > as lemmasRestoration Day Restoration Day n. [compare earlier restauration day n. at restauration n.1 Compounds] now historical the anniversary of the Stuart restoration to the English throne (29 May) in 1660; = Oak-apple Day n. at oak-apple n. Compounds. ΚΠ 1712 J. Morton Nat. Hist. Northants. iii. 256 One of them [sc. oaks] very remarkable for its Tallness and Straitness was set up for a May-Pole in Eye, on King Charles's Restoration Day, some Years ago. 1831 H. Smith Festivals, Games, & Amusements, Anc. & Mod. x. 151 Restoration Day, 29th of May, is only here noticed as affording another proof how long holidays and observances may survive. 1906 G. R. Sims Living London (rev. ed.) III. 45/2 Restoration Day—which is quite dead except for mention in the almanacks. 2003 R. Hayman Trees vii. 80 In the ensuing years Restoration Day metamorphosed into Royal Oak Day when oak springs were worn and parishes were decked in greenery. < as lemmas |
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