| 单词 |
pegme |
| 释义 |
† ˈpegma, pegme Obs. [a. L. pēgma, a. Gr. πῆγµα framework fixed together, movable stage or scaffold in a theatre, f. πηγ-νύειν to fasten.] A kind of framework or stage used in theatrical displays or pageants, sometimes bearing an inscription; hence transf. the inscription itself.
1603B. Jonson Jas. I's Coronat. Entertainm. Wks. (Rtldg.) 529/1 In the centre..of the pegme, there was an aback or square, wherein this elogy was written. 1612Chapman Widowes T. ii. Plays 1873 III. 34 We shall heare..what Reuells: what presentments are towards: and who penn'd the Pegmas. 1623Middleton Triumph Integr. Wks. (Bullen) VII. 386 Four other triumphal pegmes, are..planted to honour his lordship's progress through the city. 1647Ward Simp. Cobler 26 The Verses are even enough for such odde pegma's. |

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