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单词 prick-bill
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Definition of prick-bill in English:

prick-bill

noun ˈprɪkbɪl
historical
  • A junior student at Christ Church, Oxford, responsible for recording compulsory chapel attendance by pricking off on a list the names of undergraduates as they enter the college chapel.

Origin

Early 19th century. From prick + bill.

Definition of prick-bill in US English:

prick-bill

nounˈprɪkbɪl
historical
  • A junior student at Christ Church, Oxford, responsible for recording compulsory chapel attendance by pricking off on a list the names of undergraduates as they enter the college chapel.

Origin

Early 19th century. From prick + bill.

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