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单词 Charles's Wain
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Definition of Charles's Wain in English:

Charles's Wain

proper nounˌtʃɑːlzɪz ˈweɪn
archaic
  • The Plough in Ursa Major.

Origin

Old English Carles wægn 'the wain of Carl (Charlemagne)', perhaps because the star Arcturus was associated with King Arthur, with whom Charlemagne was connected in legend.

 
 

Definition of Charles's Wain in US English:

Charles's Wain

proper nounˌCHärlzəz ˈwān
British archaic
  • The Big Dipper.

Origin

Old English Carles wægn ‘the wain of Carl (Charlemagne)’, perhaps because the star Arcturus was associated with King Arthur, with whom Charlemagne was connected in legend.

 
 
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