pinch-belly

短语

词形变化

pinch-bellies 复数 pinch-bellies

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of pinch-gut (“miser”).

  2. 2.

    alternative name for squeeze stiles, usually stone, in Gloucestershire generally and Stroud in particular. Archaic, mid 20ᵗʰC. There is a 10ᵗʰC right of way called "Pinch Belly Alley" (aka Mercer St) between Westgate St (51.86567,-2.2465) & Cross Keys Lane (51.86516,-2.24715) in Gloucester. The remains of the two stones are embedded in an old wall.