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词汇 bull-baiting
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bull-baiting n.

the activity of setting dogs to attack a bull, 1570s, from bull (n.1) + baiting. The sport itself is at least from early 15c. in England and was long very popular there; it was made illegal in 1835.

updated on October 25, 2022

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