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单词 short-comer
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short-comern.

Etymology: Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: ˈshort-comer.
One who comes short of duty.
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the mind > goodness and badness > wrongdoing > undutifulness > undutiful person > [noun]
transfuge1548
defaulter?1592
transfuger1611
defector1615
infidel1655
turn-away1688
short-comer1865
defectant1874
derelict1888
society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > undutifulness > [noun] > failure in duty > one who
defaulter?1592
defector1615
short-comer1865
derelict1888
1865 W. G. Palgrave Narr. Journey through Arabia I. 410 The undevout short-comer is quickened into new fervour.
1868 H. Law Beacons of Bible (1869) 131 As sanctified, they are miserable shortcomers.
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