英语词汇longshanks的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

Longshanks. Edward I, king of England from 1272 to 1307, was so tall that he was known as Edward Longshanks, as is not- ed in early chronicles. Edward was also called the Hammer of the Scots. His policy of no taxation without the consent of Par- liament is said to have become the basis of “no taxation without representation.” Edward’s last words were “carry my bones be- fore you on your march, for the rebels will not be able to endure the sight of me, alive or dead.” See going by shank’s mare.

词汇	longshanks
词源	Longshanks. Edward I, king of England from 1272 to 1307, was so tall that he was known as Edward Longshanks, as is not- ed in early chronicles. Edward was also called the Hammer of the Scots. His policy of no taxation without the consent of Par- liament is said to have become the basis of “no taxation without representation.” Edward’s last words were “carry my bones be- fore you on your march, for the rebels will not be able to endure the sight of me, alive or dead.” See going by shank’s mare.
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