take silk en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
In reference to the silk gowns they wear.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) to be appointed as a Queen's Counsel (QC) or King's Counsel (KC)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| taken silk | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| takes silk | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| taking silk | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| took silk | Tense=Past | lexicographic |