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单词 hard-fisted
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Definition of hard-fisted in English:

hard-fisted

adjective ˌhɑːdˈfɪstɪd
  • 1Having hard, powerful fists or hands. Frequently figurative: tough, aggressive, uncompromising.

  • 2Of a person: miserly, parsimonious. Also in later use, of a budget, policy, etc.: stringent, austere.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Anthony Stafford (1586/7–c1645), author. From hard + fisted.

Definition of hard-fisted in US English:

hard-fisted

adjectiveˌhɑːdˈfɪstɪd
  • 1Having hard, powerful fists or hands. Frequently figurative: tough, aggressive, uncompromising.

  • 2Of a person: miserly, parsimonious. Also in later use, of a budget, policy, etc.: stringent, austere.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Anthony Stafford (1586/7–c1645), author. From hard + fisted.

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