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单词 long robe
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Definition of long robe in English:

long robe

noun ˌlɒŋ ˈrəʊb
rare
  • With the. By metonymy: the legal profession. Especially in "gentleman (also man, member) of the long robe": a lawyer, a barrister. Formerly also occasionally: †the clerical profession, the priesthood (obsolete).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hoby (1560–1617), politician and diplomat. From long + robe, after Middle French de robe longue, de longue robe.

Definition of long robe in US English:

long robe

nounˌlɒŋ ˈrəʊb
rare
  • With the. By metonymy: the legal profession. Especially in "gentleman (also man, member) of the long robe": a lawyer, a barrister. Formerly also occasionally: †the clerical profession, the priesthood (obsolete).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hoby (1560–1617), politician and diplomat. From long + robe, after Middle French de robe longue, de longue robe.

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