Meanings
prepositional phrase
- datedidiomaticFor what reason? In regard to what?
On what Score the two Engliſh Runagadoes turn'd here, I know not.
1729, Lionel Wafer, William Dampier, William Funnell (contributors), A Collection of Voyages: A supplement to the voyage round the world ; Two voyages to Campeachy ; A discourse of tradewinds 1699, by William Dampier, page 1382 more examples
However, let us see on what score he eulogizes this man himself also. On what score then does he eulogize?
1848, Saint John Chrysostom, Homilies on the First Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians; Translated, with Notes and Indices. Part I. Hom. I.-xxiv, page 212"Explanation?" he questioned presently, and looked at her. "But on what score?" "On the score of the deception you have practiced on us—on me."
1921, Rafael Sabatini, Scaramouche
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