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单词 penny-a-liner
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Definition of penny-a-liner in English:

penny-a-liner

noun ˌpɛnɪəˈlʌɪnə
depreciative, historical
  • A person, especially a journalist, who practises penny-a-line writing; a writer of material of low literary quality.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Wilson. From penny-a-line + -er.

Definition of penny-a-liner in US English:

penny-a-liner

nounˌpɛnɪəˈlʌɪnə
depreciative, historical
  • A person, especially a journalist, who practises penny-a-line writing; a writer of material of low literary quality.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Wilson. From penny-a-line + -er.

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