transferred and figurative. A place of retreat or abode (likened to the lair of a beast); a secret lurking-place of thieves or the like (cf…
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释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > dwelling place or abode > a dwelling > other types of dwelling > [noun] > dwelling of specific types of people > of thieves or criminals (5) denc1275 transferred and figurative. A place of retreat or abode (likened to the lair of a beast); a secret lurking-place of thieves or the like (cf… case?1536 slang. A house, esp. one used as a brothel. Cf. to case up 2 at case, v.1 phrasal verbs, case keeper, n. 1. Now rare. ken1567 A house; esp. a house where thieves, beggars, or disreputable characters meet or lodge. Frequently with qualifying words, as bousing-ken, dancing-ken… nest1617 A lair, den, or other place usually inhabited or frequented by people of a certain type or class (esp. those of an evil or criminal disposition). lumber1753 slang. A house or room; spec. one where stolen property is hidden; a house used by criminals. |
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