单词 | town limits |
释义 | > as lemmastown limits town limits n. the boundaries of a town; (also in singular) a boundary of this type. ΚΠ 1752 Laws Govt. New-Castle, Kent & Sussex, upon Delaware 78 The killing or destroying of any Hogs belonging to any Person or Persons not inhabiting or dwelling in the said Town Limits. 1841 Settler & Pennon (Smethport, Pennsylvania) 22 July 2/4 A young jackass was born within the town limits on the same day, so that the town gained as much as it lost. 1917 Kindergarten & First Grade June 238/2 The boulevard, a splendid road which..informally marked the town limit. 2013 Frome & Somerset Standard (Nexis) 31 Oct. 13 There can be no doubt that speeding is on the increase within the town limits. < as lemmas |
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