| 单词 | Yankee |
| 释义 | Yankee n. colloq. 1. often derog. = YANK. 2. US an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern States. 3. hist. a Federal soldier in the Civil War. 4. a type of bet on four or more horses to win (or be placed) in different races. 5. (attrib.) of or as of the Yankees. Phrases and idioms Yankee Doodle 1. an American tune and song regarded as a national air. 2. = YANKEE. Etymology: 18th c.: orig. uncert.: perh. f. Du. Janke dimin. of Jan John attested (17th c.) as a nickname |
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