the bird in one's (also the) bosom: one's private loyalty or faithfulness to someone or something; (hence) one’s conscience or sense of personal…
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > hiding, concealing from view > privacy > [noun] > inward or hidden thoughts, etc. (7) the bird in one's (also the) bosom1548 the bird in one's (also the) bosom: one's private loyalty or faithfulness to someone or something; (hence) one’s conscience or sense of personal… bosom1600 figurative. The breast considered as the seat of thoughts and feelings. Cf. heart, n. int.adv. The repository of secret thoughts and counsels: hence… underthought1602 (under-, prefix1 affix 4b.) recess1605 Any one of the most remote or innermost parts or corners of a thing; a hidden place. In plural. With reference to the soul, heart, brain, etc. arrière-pensée1617 A concealed thought or intention; an ulterior motive; a doubt, misgiving, or reservation. Also sometimes (and in earliest use) as a mass noun. sanctuary1642 A specially holy place within a temple or church. figurative. Subcategories:— quality of (1) |
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