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单词 Prince Alberts
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Definition of Prince Alberts in English:

Prince Alberts

plural noun
Australian, NZ historical

  • Rags wrapped around the feet as substitute socks or shoes.

    in the high country, some of the men had no boots, only Prince Alberts
    Example sentencesExamples
    • These sock substitutes were jestingly termed 'Prince Alberts', but they ain't the fashion now; the shearers all wear socks.
    • Seated upon his old sea chest, he rewrapped the Prince Alberts on his feet and legs.
    • "Notice those squares of calico hanging on the wire-netting near his kitchen?" Jim asked. "They were his Prince Alberts."
    • He removed his unmatched boots, and, unlapping from his feet the inexpensive substitute for socks known as 'prince-alberts' he artistically spread the redolent swaths across his boots to receive the needed benefit of the night air.
    • The Wellington boot was bucked off one foot and the prince-alberts following in due course.

Origin

Late 19th century: with humorous reference to the alleged poverty of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha before his marriage to Queen Victoria.
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