Definition of Minerva press in English:

Minerva press

noun mɪˌnəːvə ˈprɛs

historical

Attributive Designating writing, etc., typical of or resembling that of the series of light romantic novels issued with the imprint of the Minerva Press from 1790, characterized by a blend of sentiment and sensationalism. Also (occasionally) as adjective in predicative use.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. In sense 1 from Minerva Press, the name of a printing press established by William Lane in 1790 in Leadenhall Street, London from Minerva + press.

Definition of Minerva press in US English:

Minerva press

nounmɪˌnəːvə ˈprɛs

historical

Attributive Designating writing, etc., typical of or resembling that of the series of light romantic novels issued with the imprint of the Minerva Press from 1790, characterized by a blend of sentiment and sensationalism. Also (occasionally) as adjective in predicative use.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. In sense 1 from Minerva Press, the name of a printing press established by William Lane in 1790 in Leadenhall Street, London from Minerva + press.

单词	Minerva press
释义	Definition of Minerva press in English: Minerva press noun mɪˌnəːvə ˈprɛs historical Attributive Designating writing, etc., typical of or resembling that of the series of light romantic novels issued with the imprint of the Minerva Press from 1790, characterized by a blend of sentiment and sensationalism. Also (occasionally) as adjective in predicative use. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. In sense 1 from Minerva Press, the name of a printing press established by William Lane in 1790 in Leadenhall Street, London from Minerva + press. Definition of Minerva press in US English: Minerva press nounmɪˌnəːvə ˈprɛs historical Attributive Designating writing, etc., typical of or resembling that of the series of light romantic novels issued with the imprint of the Minerva Press from 1790, characterized by a blend of sentiment and sensationalism. Also (occasionally) as adjective in predicative use. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. In sense 1 from Minerva Press, the name of a printing press established by William Lane in 1790 in Leadenhall Street, London from Minerva + press.
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