Labours

Word LABOURS
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈleɪbəz/

Definitions and meanings of "Labours"

What do we mean by labours?

Effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.

That which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.

Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.

A political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour.

The act of a mother giving birth.

The time period during which a mother gives birth.

The pitching or tossing of a vessel which results in the straining of timbers and rigging.

An old measure of land area in Mexico and Texas, approximately 177 acres.

Tory-Lite. Founded 1997 Urban Dictionary

" The Labour " Expression used by older working class Dubliners for social welfare office known in years gone as the labour exchange Urban Dictionary

1) The only Party in the history of the United Kingdom to have single-handedly wrecked the economy. Twice. And started illegal war. Twice. Elected into power in a landslide election in 1997, lead by Tony Blair, and then quickly set about laying waste to manufacturing. Went to war in 2001, the War on Terror (the first ever war to be waged upon an abstract noun), later followed by the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Pursued pseudo-Conservative policies interspersed with fantastical socialism, both of which usually end up failing. Famed for woeful management of the country, and the economy. Work on the pretences of capitalist-friendliness, while overtaxing and regulating the private sector, and generally receiving dollops of hatred from business leaders. Leaders have connections to Marxism (Alistair Darling) and Communism (Peter Mandelson), both of which condescending lecture the right wing press and business leaders on how to run the country. Hell bent on achieving equality, even though to achieve such a thing would mean an end to aspiration and result in the ultimate downfall of the British economy. Fighting the General Election of 2010 on the principles of fairness:- so long as you consider fairness to be a wrecked economy, no aspiration and authoritarian surveillance, social breakdown and short-sighted political gain. Have an irrational hatred of Conservatives and the rich 2) -ite: Perjorative term for an otherwise level headed individual. Urban Dictionary

The scum of the Earth who are now in charge in the UK. Soon to be voted out because they are lying stupid bastards and traitors. Urban Dictionary

The Labour party (also called New labour) is a british political party currently in Charge of the United Kingdom. The Most positive thing that the Labour party is remembered for is the creation of the NHS by Clement Attlee in the 1940's. Currently the New labour party have seen and absolutley staggering fall in popularity after 10 years of mis-managment of the UK has caught up with them and the British public are begginning to relaise what they have done. They are credited with a number of social problems currently ravaging the UK such as the term Broken Britain coined by the Sun Newspaper. The Labour Party is also accused of corruption and has been plauged by scandals and attempts to smear their opponents. Despite leaning towards the left of the political spectrum they have gladly followed the U.S.A into two wars despite the Armed forces being undermanned and ill equipped. Urban Dictionary

N. (arch) extinct british parliamentary party. thought to have been morphed into the tory party with a different name (new labour) by tony blair and his fucked up accomplices. Urban Dictionary

A socialist political party currently in power in the United Kingdom. Known for quick-fix solutions and crap handling of the economy. Best prime minister so far was Clement Atlee who managed wo things in nearly six years- Beating Churchill out of government, and making the national health service. Urban Dictionary

I offer a three pronged attack. After all: "Education, Education, Education"- Tony Blair's 1997 New Labour Manifesto promise. Labour: Generally Poor Supporters. Believe in re-distribution of income from the wealthy to give all walks of life equality of opportunity. Conservatives: Generally Wealthy Supporters. Believe that whilst an equality of opportunity is important, people have worked hard to earn what they do and should not lose up to 50% of their hard earned income for it to be spent on a lost cause who gets pregnant at 13 as it is easier to claim benefits than find employment. Chavs: Britain's new pandemic; courtesy of the Labour party's social policies. Urban Dictionary

The political party who don't deserve your vote Urban Dictionary

One of the countless women that chased after the sex god that was Clement Richard Attlee. Urban Dictionary

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The word "labours" in example sentences

The more I observe Lady C---- the more surprised I am at the romantic feelings she still indulges, and the illusions under which she labours; -- yes _labours_ is the suitable word, for it can be nothing short of laborious, at her age, to work oneself into the belief that love is an indispensable requisite for life. ❋ Marguerite Blessington (1819)

The most Obama has to show for his labours is an opening round of direct talks between the two sides, currently on hold. ❋ Jonathan Freedland In Washington (2010)

The great error under which Mr. Godwin labours throughout his whole work is the attributing of almost all the vices and misery that prevail in civil society to human institutions. ❋ Unknown (2002)

For Love, in his daily labours, is as swift in averting the nature of perils as he is deft in diverting the causes of misunderstanding. ❋ Unknown (1921)

Miss Margland were both acutely incensed with Mandlebert; Dr. Orkborne saw but small reason to expect gratitude for his labours from the supercilious negligence of the boasted young student; Lavinia was disturbed for both her sisters; and Camilla felt that all she valued in life depended upon the next critical hour or two. ❋ Unknown (1796)

Gentiles against him; in labours, not only in preaching the gospel, but in travelling from place to place for that end, and working with his hands to supply his necessities; in watchings and in fastings, either voluntary or upon a religious account, or involuntary for the sake of religion: but he exercised much patience in all, v. 4, 5. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The main thing that ministers ought to aim at in their labours is to convince their people of the certainty and excellency of the Christian religion; this the apostles did exhort and testify with all their might. ❋ Unknown (1721)

(I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. ❋ Unknown (1721)

We live in an age when too many women appear to be ambitious of morally unsexing themselves before society, by aping the language and the manners of men -- especially in reference to that miserable modern dandyism of demeanour, which aims at repressing all betrayal of warmth of feeling; which abstains from displaying any enthusiasm on any subject whatever; which, in short, labours to make the fashionable imperturbability of the face the faithful reflection of the fashionable imperturbability of the mind. ❋ Wilkie Collins (1856)

And the tasty product of their labours is welcome on my table when we’ve finished work late and can’t be & rsd cooking. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

Though TCS that Chandrasekaran heads, or Infosys that Gopalakrishnan runs today were central to the revolution in global technology even that time, all that they got for their labours was the tag "Code Coolies". ❋ Unknown (2011)

On the other hand, after feeding their husbands, what remains out of the fruits of their labours is their own, wholly out of his reach — a boon not always granted by civilization. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The fruit of our labours is the signature of three more agreements, which serve to strengthen the legal framework of our relationship. ❋ Unknown (2003)

This Article is expressed in such a stupid and senseless manner, that they who attribute it to me, declare by this very circumstance, that they do not perceive under how many falsities this expression labours; nay, they do not understand what is the meaning of the words which they employ. ❋ 1560-1609 (1956)

Another peculiarity which distinguished her labours was the obscurity of her style; I call it a peculiarity, and not ❋ Alfred Elwes (N/A)

Their labours were the seeds out of which modern Chemistry developed, and this highly important science is rightfully included under the expression "The Outcome of Alchemy." ❋ Unknown (1922)

One of the other girls, however, resolved now to make trial of the spell, and the result of her labours was the vision of a white coffin. ❋ Unknown (1921)

Morley, and the fruit of his labours was the Indian Councils Act of ❋ Lothrop Stoddard (1916)

I will in the interim undertake one of Hercules’ labours, which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the Lady Beatrice into a mountain of affection the one with the other. ❋ Unknown (1914)

[Yeh], [it's true], we're just fuckin [tories], so what? ❋ Tony Blair (2005)

(Young person)Excuse me mam, can you tell me me where the social welfare office is ? ( [Old dear]) whaa sonny ? welfare ? ( [old dear] ) Ahh [Jasus] yis mean the labour !!! take the next left. ❋ Dekomiester (2009)

You stupid Labourite! Go [munch] some [lentils], ya [hippie]. ❋ TGPEG (2010)

I see Labour are bringing the [UK] to its knees. Don't worry they will be [voted] out soon because people can know a [twat] when they see one. ❋ Toby Morey (2008)

[The labour party] has faied to support our soldiers in Iraq and have turned their back on most of the [principles] of [the labour party] and stabbed all their supporters in the back. ❋ Dagill (2009)

[new labour]? old fuckin [tories] [more like]. ❋ Big_handles (2003)

The last Labour government under James [Callaghan] [taxed] @ 98% for any earnings over £100,000. A great way to get people to work for british business. Thankfully, it was reversed by good old Maggie [Thacher] ❋ Kung-fu Jesus (2004)

[Labour's] Grand Idea: "Hey, I know, if we want to give every one an [equality] of opportunity, let's bring the standard down to such a dire state that it'll [be easy] to achieve. BRRUUUP BRRUP" ❋ DerekMahatijr (2009)

[don't vote] labour. [Vote] [SNP] ❋ David Richardson (2005)

[Labour Whore]: Is that the [NHS] in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? [Attlee]: Yes, [Labour whore]. Yes I am. *lovemaking ensues* ❋ Labour17 (2009)

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