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单词 Little Willie
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Definition of Little Willie in English:

Little Willie

noun ˌlɪtl ˈwɪli
  • 1Informal (A name for) an ordinary or insignificant, or a foolish or incompetent, man.

  • 2A name given to any of various items of military equipment, specifically a long-range German shell or gun and an early experimental tank.

  • 3A name given to a German communications trench near the village of Loos on the Western Front.

Origin

Early 20th century. From little + Willie, pet form of the male forename William.

 
 

Definition of Little Willie in US English:

Little Willie

nounˌlɪtl ˈwɪli
  • 1Informal (A name for) an ordinary or insignificant, or a foolish or incompetent, man.

  • 2A name given to any of various items of military equipment, specifically a long-range German shell or gun and an early experimental tank.

  • 3A name given to a German communications trench near the village of Loos on the Western Front.

Origin

Early 20th century. From little + Willie, pet form of the male forename William.

 
 
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