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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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