英语词汇illinois gorilla的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	illinois gorilla
词源	Illinois gorilla. A derogatory nickname for Abraham Lin- coln during the Civil War. “He was long detained in Washing- ton, having interviews with Abe, the Gorilla; Seward, the Raven; and Feathers Scott.” (Richmond Dispatch, November 13, 1861). Lincoln was also called the Illinois gorilla. His own sec- retary of war, Edwin Stanton, called him the original gorilla. See also illinois baboon.
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