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单词 quill-driving
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Definition of quill-driving in English:

quill-driving

noun ˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ
  • The action of working with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employment as a clerk or (hack) writer.

adjective ˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ
depreciative
  • That works with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employed as a clerk or (hack) writer.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Toldervy (fl. 1756). From quill + driving
early 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Playford (1657–1709). From quill + driving.

Definition of quill-driving in US English:

quill-driving

nounˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ
  • The action of working with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employment as a clerk or (hack) writer.

adjectiveˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ
depreciative
  • That works with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employed as a clerk or (hack) writer.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Toldervy (fl. 1756). From quill + driving<br>early 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Playford (1657–1709). From quill + driving.

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