A squeaking instrument, or kind of whistle, used esp. in play-houses to express impatience or disapprobation. (See Spectator No. 361.)
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disapproval > [noun] > expression of disapproval > by sounds or exclamations > instrument for (2) catcall1660 A squeaking instrument, or kind of whistle, used esp. in play-houses to express impatience or disapprobation. (See Spectator No. 361.) cat-pipe1692 a cat-call (see catcall, v. 1). |
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