单词 | to play the counterpane |
释义 | > as lemmasto play the counterpane 3. figurative. = counterpart n. 3 to play the counterpane: to imitate. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > imitation > [noun] > action of repeating in a copy or making a copy > duplicate or exact copy > person or thing that appears to be counterpane1549 counterparta1680 counterportraiture1691 1549 E. Allen tr. L. Juda Paraphr. Reuelacion S. John xxi. f. 35v, in M. Coverdale et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. II Of bothe these states..the earthly Jerusalem..is set for a figure, comparison, example and counterpane. 1575 J. Rolland Treat. Court Venus iv. f. 53 That nane sould preis to play the counterpane. 1628 W. Prynne Vnlouelinesse of Louelockes 33 We are but their Echos, Shadowes, Apes, or Counterpanes. 1666–70 T. Brooks Wks. (1867) VI. 107 Now is not famous London the sad counterpane of desolate Jerusalem? a sore and unquenchable fire hath turned England's metropolis into ashes. < as lemmas |
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