| 单词 | whitecapism |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈwhitecapism ˈwhitecapism n. now rare. the principles or practices of the Whitecaps (sense 1b). ΚΠ 1888 Galveston (Texas) Daily News 23 Dec. 8/1 It may be claimed for whitecapism that, unlike other forms of mobocracy, it is calculated to have some preventive virtue in taking prompt cognizance of minor immoralities. 1904 N.Y. Evening Post 21 Dec. 3 The disgrace of whitecapism, which has retarded the development of the State of Mississippi. 1917 T. J. Bailey Prohibition in Mississippi 82 As the consumption of liquor decreased, such practices as gambling, lottery, whitecapism..and killing decreased pari passu. < as lemmas |
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