单词 | simonizing |
释义 | Simonizingn. Originally and chiefly U.S. Now somewhat rare. The action of Simonize v.2 ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > cleaning > polishing > [noun] > with specific preparation French polishing1824 pipeclaying1825 beeswaxing1876 black-leading1907 Simonizing1922 1922 Washington Post 21 Sept. 16/6 (advt.) In addition to our superb and unexcelled storage facilities, we specialize in Simonizing. 1977 Chicago Tribune 2 Oct. xii. 73/3 (advt.) Will do Blue Coral waxing, Simonizing & interiors. 2012 Automotive News (Nexis) 12 Mar. 34 He typically bundles tire-and-wheel protection, dent protection, windshield repair and simonizing. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). simonizingadj. Christian Church. Now rare. That practises simony; that buys or sells ecclesiastical or spiritual benefits, especially preferment or office in the church. ΚΠ 1616 R. Gostwick Anatomie Ananias 159 When a symonizing Scholler, agrees with a Gehezying Patron; and a Iudaizing Bishop, to make a diabolizing impropriation. 1653 Supply to Draught of Act conc. Law 35 Such Bribing and Symonizing Parsons as before mentioned..had gained such power..that the people..should have no Election of Pastors, Ministers, or Teachers. 1778 J. Matlock Apostasy 217 The whole brood of sinecure doctors, simonizing bishops, priests and fruitless preachers. 1879 C. Hebert Lord's Supper II. 11 His strength was put forth in his letters..regarding the simonizing clergy. 2014 S. J. Nayar Dante's Sacred Poem iii. 63 We find those simonizing popes responsible for tearing the ‘Lovely Lady’ of the Church asunder. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1922adj.1616 |
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