| 释义 |
kel·ly
I. \ˈkelē, -li\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: probably by folk eytmology (influence of the name Kelly) from callow
: the topsoil removed in order to secure clay for brickmaking
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
: to cover (as a molding floor for bricks) with kelly
III.
or kel·lie \“\
variant of killie
IV. noun
(plural kellies or kellys)
Etymology: probably from the name Kelly
: a man's stiff hat (as a derby or a flat-topped straw hat)
< only the dudes wore straw kellies — New Yorker >
V. noun
or kelly green
Usage: often capitalized K
Etymology: from the common Irish name Kelly; from green's being a traditional Irish color
: a variable color averaging a strong yellowish green that is greener and duller than cyprus green and greener, stronger, and slightly lighter than emerald (sense 2b)
< comes in red, kelly, white, or black — Women's Wear Daily >
VI. noun
(-s)
Etymology: probably alteration of English dialect kelp, of unknown origin
Australia : crow
< gave the kellys a rare blessing and left them to their feast — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin >
VII. noun
also kelly joint
(-s)
Etymology: probably from the name Kelly
: grief stem |