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单词 townho
释义

Definition of townho in English:

townho

(also towno)
exclamation ˌtaʊnˈhəʊ
US Whaling historical
  • Used to indicate that a whale has been sighted.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Massachusetts Historical Society Collections. Origin uncertain; reportedly from a Massachusett word; if so, apparently with remodelling after town (although with unclear semantic motivation) and either ho or ho.

 
 

Definition of townho in US English:

townho

(also towno)
exclamationˌtaʊnˈhəʊ
US Whaling historical
  • Used to indicate that a whale has been sighted.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Massachusetts Historical Society Collections. Origin uncertain; reportedly from a Massachusett word; if so, apparently with remodelling after town (although with unclear semantic motivation) and either ho or ho.

 
 
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