| 词汇 | a pier six brawl |
| 词源 | a pier six brawl. A pier is a platform built over the water and supported by pillars. It can be used for shipping or for enter- tainment of various kinds. Where the six in the American phrase comes from is unknown, but a pier brawl can do a lot of damage to both ships and men. |
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