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单词 pavisand
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Definition of pavisand in English:

pavisand

verb ˈpavɪsand
nonce-word
  • no object To display an impressive or opulent array of clothing and ornament; to flaunt one's appearance.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), writer and poet. Origin uncertain; perhaps an arbitrary alteration of pavisade, perhaps intended also to pun on classical Latin pāvōn-, pāvō peacock in the context of quot. 1910 at main sense.

Definition of pavisand in US English:

pavisand

verbˈpavɪsand
nonce-word
  • no object To display an impressive or opulent array of clothing and ornament; to flaunt one's appearance.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), writer and poet. Origin uncertain; perhaps an arbitrary alteration of pavisade, perhaps intended also to pun on classical Latin pāvōn-, pāvō peacock in the context of quot. 1910 at main sense.

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