| 词汇 | spaniel |
| 词源 | spaniel [ME] The Spanish origin of this breed is shown in the name, which is a form of Old French espaigneul ‘Spanish [dog]’. The breed had long had a reputation for its submissive nature, and is first found used as an adjective the early 17th century.’ This sense is most often found today in the expression Spaniel eyes [M20th]. |
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