单词 | welsh bait |
释义 | > as lemmasWelsh bait ΘΚΠ society > travel > transport > riding on horse (or other animal) > [noun] > a ride or spell of riding or excursion > a rest in sob1593 Welsh bait1603 off-saddle1845 1603 T. Powell (title) Welch Bayte to spare Prouender. Or, A looking backe vpon the Times past. 1658 J. Harrington Prerogative Pop. Govt. i. vi. 32 In this place he takes a Welsh bait, and looking back makes a Muster of his Victories. a1661 T. Fuller Worthies (1662) Wales 7 The Proverbs... Give your horse a Welch-bait. 1787 F. Grose Provinc. Gloss. A Welsh bait, A short stop, but no food. Such baits are frequently given..after climbing a hill. 1845 Penny Satirist 20 Dec. 4/4 ‘A Welch bait’ is a short rest without any food: a very small amount of comfort to a weary traveller. < as lemmas |
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