英和和英

語源

From Middle English outcomlyng, equivalent to out- +‎ comeling.

名詞

outcomeling (複数形 outcomelings)

1. A stranger; foreigner.^[1]
   • 1859, M'Nicoll, David Hudson, Handbook for Southport, medical and general:

     It is said that up to a recent period, the privilege of descent from the veritable "old stock" was highly prized and religiously respected, and that "outcomelings" (as strangers または new settlers were once designated) were regarded with compassionate condescension.

   • 1990, Palliser, Charles, Quincunx:

     "Who is it?" she enquired. "I dunno. An outcomeling. Said he'd give me a penny."

同意語

• alien, fremd, outlander, peregrine; see also Thesaurus:foreigner

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