McAlpine's Fusiliers

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释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The Irish immigrant labour force in Britain in the early 20th century.

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词源

After Sir Robert McAlpine, a major employer of Irish workmen, and (possibly) the military appearance of a group of men with shovels over their shoulders.

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