Caligulism

词形变化

Caligulisms 复数 Caligulisms

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Madness, especially when of an extravagant or sadistic nature.

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词源

From Caligula + -ism. The coining of this term is often attributed to Horace Walpole, who used it to describe Frederick, Prince of Wales, in a letter written on November 29, 1745, but in fact, the use of the term predates Walpole.

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