| 释义 |
> as lemmas(to have, hold) under one's girdle Many of these refer to the practice of wearing keys hung at one's girdle. (to have, hold) under one's girdle: in subjection, under one's control. † ne'er an M by your girdle? = Haven't you the politeness to say ‘Master’? † to give up the girdle: to confess oneself beaten. † to turn one's girdle: ? to find harmless outlet for one's anger (see Schmidt and the commentators).< |