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单词 pennalism
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Definition of pennalism in English:

pennalism

noun ˈpɛnəlɪz(ə)mˈpɛn(ə)lɪz(ə)m
rare, historical
  • An oppressive system of fagging practised upon freshmen in German universities in the 17th cent. and abolished about the end of that century.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Encyclopedia Americana. From German Pennalismus from Pennal + -ismus.

 
 

Definition of pennalism in US English:

pennalism

noun
rare, historical
  • An oppressive system of fagging practised upon freshmen in German universities in the 17th cent. and abolished about the end of that century.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Encyclopedia Americana. From German Pennalismus from Pennal + -ismus.

 
 
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