单词 | Minerva press |
释义 | Minerva press/mɪˌnəːvə ˈprɛs/Now historical noun Attributive Designating writing, etc., typical of or resembling that of the series of light romantic novels issued with the imprint of the Minerva Press from 1790, characterized by a blend of sentiment and sensationalism. Also (occasionally) as adjective in predicative use. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. In sense 1 from Minerva Press, the name of a printing press established by William Lane in 1790 in Leadenhall Street, London from Minerva + press. |
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