单词 | toymaker |
释义 | > as lemmastoymaker toymaker n. a person who or company which makes or manufactures toys.Early examples may refer to a maker of small ornaments and trinkets (cf. senses 6a, 6c), rather than children's toys (the current and predominant sense). ΚΠ 1677 Poor Robins Intelligence 13 Nov. A certain Toy maker coming home a little tipsifyed. 1738 London Daily Post 24 June John Pinchbeck, Chaser and Toy-maker..has, for the better accommodating Gentlemen, Ladies, and Merchants with his Toys in his curious Metal, taken a Shop the Corner of St. Michael's Alley. 1859 Habits Good Society (new ed.) v. 194 Worth all the amusements which a toy-maker could dream of. 2003 N.Y. Times 30 Mar. ix. 1/5 Though full development of a new toy takes months, toymakers and retailers..have been quick off the mark. < as lemmas |
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