词汇 | sheila |
词源 | sheila. One of the best-known Australianisms, sheila means “any girl or young woman.” The term dates back to the late 19th century and is also used for a female kangaroo. The word de- rives from the personal name Sheila, but no one knows if any particular Sheila was the eponym. The name Sheila derives from Irish Sile. |
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