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captivity(dictionary)

sundowner (iou) and captivity (iou)


sundowner (iou)



sundowner noun. M19.
[from SUNDOWN + -ER1.]
A tramp, orig. esp. one habitually arriving at a sheep station etc. about sundown (under the pretence of seeking work) so as to obtain Food and shelter. Austral. & NZ colloq. M19.
= SUNDOWN 2. US colloq. L19.
An alcoholic drink taken at sunset. Also, an evening Drinks party. colloq. E20.

captivity (iou)



captivity noun. LME.
[Latin captivitas, formed as CAPTIVE adjective & noun: see -ITY.]
The condition of a captive; the state of being held captive. LME.
the Captivity: of the Jews in Babylon, 6th cent. BC.
b. fig. The subjugation of the mind, reason, etc.; captivation. arch. M16.
Captives collectively. Chiefly in or after biblical translations. Long arch. LME.