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单词 tall of tongue
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tall of tongue
4. Phrase tall of (his) hand(s): sometimes, (cf. sense A. 1) Ready, active, deft, skilful with (his) hands; dexterous, handy; sometimes, (cf. sense A. 3) Stout of arm, formidable with weapons. So tall of tongue, stout of speech or argument. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [adjective]
sprindeOE
livelyOE
kaskc1300
wightc1300
courageousc1386
wighty14..
wieldya1413
ablec1440
tall of hand1530
sappy1558
energical1565
energetical1585
greenya1586
stout1600
strenuous1602
forceful?1624
actuous1626
vigorous1638
vivid1638
high-spirited1653
hearty1665
actuose1677
living1699
full-blooded1707
executive1708
rugged1731
sousing1735
energic1740
bouncing1743
two-fisted1774
energetic1782
zestful1797
rollicking1801
through-ganging1814
throughgoing1814
slashing1828
high-powered1829
high pressure1834
rip-roaring1834
red-blooded1836
ripsnorting1846
zesty1853
dynamic1856
throbbing1864
goey1875
torpedoic1893
kinky1903
zippy1903
go-at-it1904
punchy1907
up-and-at-'em1909
driving1916
vibranta1929
kinetic1931
zinging1931
high-octane1936
zingy1938
slam-bang1939
balls-to-the-wall1967
balls-out1968
ass-kicking1977
hi-octane1977
the mind > attention and judgement > testing > debate, disputation, argument > putting forward for discussion > [adjective] > strong in argument
tall of tongue1530
the world > life > the body > bodily constitution > bodily strength > [adjective] > strong (of specific part of body) > of arm or hand
arm-strongOE
tall of (his) hand(s)1530
strong-armed1600
strong arm1886
1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 784/1 He is a tall man of his handes,..cest ung habille homme de ses mains.
1590 R. Harvey Plaine Percevall Ded. sig. A3 They were neuer tall fellows of their hands that were such hacksters in the street.
1598 J. Florio Worlde of Wordes Manesco, readie, nimble, or quicke-handed..a tall man of his hands.
1600 P. Holland tr. Livy Rom. Hist. ii. xxxiii. 65 A Noble yoong gentleman, right politicke of advise, active besides, and tall of his hands [L. promptus manu].
1600 P. Holland tr. Livy Rom. Hist. iii. lxx. 136 Agrippa being a tall man of his handes [L. viribus ferox] and young withall,..caught the ensignes from the ensigne-bearers, advanced them forward his owne selfe.
1600 P. Holland tr. Livy Rom. Hist. xxi. xl. 415 Stout in heart, and tall of hand [L. vigens corpore].
1607 J. Marston What you Will Induct. Goe stand to it; shew thyselfe a tall man of thy tongue.
1632 P. Holland tr. Xenophon Cyrupædia 46 Swift I am not of foot, nor yet a tall man of my hands.
extracted from talladj.n.adv.
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