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单词 Abraham man
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Definition of Abraham man in English:

Abraham man

(also Abram man)
noun ˈeɪbrəham ˌman
historical
  • A beggar claiming to have been released on licence from the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem in London, or any similar institution; (more generally) any vagabond or petty criminal who feigns insanity, especially in order to obtain money by begging.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Harman (fl. 1547–1567), writer on vagabonds. From the personal name Abraham + man.

 
 

Definition of Abraham man in US English:

Abraham man

(also Abram man)
nounˈeɪbrəham ˌman
historical
  • A beggar claiming to have been released on licence from the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem in London, or any similar institution; (more generally) any vagabond or petty criminal who feigns insanity, especially in order to obtain money by begging.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Harman (fl. 1547–1567), writer on vagabonds. From the personal name Abraham + man.

 
 
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