n. a Roland for an Oliver 1 an effective retort. 2 a well-balanced combat or exchange.
[ name of the legendary nephew of Charlemagne celebrated with his comrade Oliver in the Chanson de Roland ]
n. a Roland for an Oliver 1 an effective retort. 2 a well-balanced combat or exchange.
[ name of the legendary nephew of Charlemagne celebrated with his comrade Oliver in the Chanson de Roland ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012