Cinderella

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˌsindəˈrelə/

[edit] Proper noun

Cinderella

  1. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward, of which there were hundreds of versions before modern times.
  2. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. At a royal ball she meets a handsome prince who later identifies her with a dropped article, most commonly a slipper, and removes her from her poverty.
  3. (rare) A girl's given name.

[edit] Translations

fairy tale
main character in this fairy tale

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[edit] Noun

Singular
Cinderella

Plural
Cinderellas

Cinderella (plural Cinderellas)

  1. (by analogy) A mistreated and impoverished girl.
  2. (attributive) Rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.
  3. (attributive) neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service
  4. (philately) A stamp or stamp-like label issued for purposes other than postal administration, not issued by a central government, or not listed in most general catalogues.
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  1. (rare, disparaging) A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces.

[edit] References

  • L. N. and M. Williams, Cinderella Stamps, London, Heinemann, 1970
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