John Bull

noun

/ˌdʒɒn ˈbʊl/

/ˌdʒɑːn ˈbʊl/

[uncountable, countable] (old-fashioned)

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used to refer to England or the English people, or to a typical Englishman
Word Originlate 18th cent.: from the name of a character representing the English nation in John Arbuthnot's satire Law is a Bottomless Pit; or, the History of John Bull (1712).

CultureJohn Bull is usually shown in pictures as a fat man with a red face, wearing a top hat, a waistcoat and high boots. He also often has a bulldog, suggesting that he is like the dog in having a brave and independent character.see also the bulldog breed

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单词	John Bull
释义	John Bull noun /ˌdʒɒn ˈbʊl/ /ˌdʒɑːn ˈbʊl/ [uncountable, countable] (old-fashioned) jump to other results used to refer to England or the English people, or to a typical Englishman Word Originlate 18th cent.: from the name of a character representing the English nation in John Arbuthnot's satire Law is a Bottomless Pit; or, the History of John Bull (1712). CultureJohn Bull is usually shown in pictures as a fat man with a red face, wearing a top hat, a waistcoat and high boots. He also often has a bulldog, suggesting that he is like the dog in having a brave and independent character.see also the bulldog breed More Like This Expressions with people’s namesExpressions with people’s names Aunt Sally Hobson’s choice Hooray Henry Houdini Jack the Lad Jack Robinson Jane Doe Joe Bloggs Joe Public Joe Sixpack John Bull John Doe John Hancock Johnny Reb PC Plod Uncle Sam
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