Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
barmecidal
Polish translation:
iluzoryczny, ułudny
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Teresa Pelka
Jul 20, 2010 06:47
14 yrs ago
English term
barmecidal
English to Polish
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Defined as "providing only the illusion of abundance".
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iluzoryczny, ułudny
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Barmecide or barmecidal. Bowler defines a Barmecide as "an insincere benefactor; one who hold out illusory offers, or who promises but does not deliver." - http://www.drbilllong.com/SpellersDiary3/Sup.html
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Barmecide or barmecidal. Bowler defines a Barmecide as "an insincere benefactor; one who hold out illusory offers, or who promises but does not deliver." - http://www.drbilllong.com/SpellersDiary3/Sup.html
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