英语词汇“peep of day”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

peep of day

/ˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ/

noun

The first appearance of daylight, the earliest dawn. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary.

adjective

1Of, relating to, or designating a Protestant organization active in the north of Ireland 1784–95, whose members clashed with Roman Catholic Defenders. Especially in Peep o' Day Boys. Now historical.

The name supposedly arose from their practice of breaking into the houses of their Roman Catholic opponents at daybreak in search of arms..

2 Generally. Of, relating to, or active at the first appearance of daylight. Now rare.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From peep + of + day.

单词	peep of day
释义	peep of day /ˌpiːp əv ˈdeɪ/ noun The first appearance of daylight, the earliest dawn. Also figurative. Now chiefly literary. adjective 1Of, relating to, or designating a Protestant organization active in the north of Ireland 1784–95, whose members clashed with Roman Catholic Defenders. Especially in Peep o' Day Boys. Now historical. The name supposedly arose from their practice of breaking into the houses of their Roman Catholic opponents at daybreak in search of arms.. 2 Generally. Of, relating to, or active at the first appearance of daylight. Now rare. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Abraham Fleming (c1552–1607), author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. From peep + of + day.
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