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词汇 patteroller
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Definition of patteroller in English:

patteroller

(also pateroller, patter-roller)
noun patəˈrəʊlə
US historical
  • Especially in the southern United States: a person who watches and restricts the movements of black slaves at night.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Joel Chandler Harris (1848–1908). Originally a variant of patroller, with an epenthetic vowel, either showing a southern U.S. variant or intended as a representation of southern U.S. speech.

Definition of patteroller in US English:

patteroller

(also pateroller, patter-roller)
nounpatəˈrəʊlə
US historical
  • Especially in the southern United States: a person who watches and restricts the movements of black slaves at night.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Joel Chandler Harris (1848–1908). Originally a variant of patroller, with an epenthetic vowel, either showing a southern U.S. variant or intended as a representation of southern U.S. speech.

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