- Rolls-Royce (n.)
[Rolls-Royce 词源字典]
- registered 1908 as trademark, named for designers C.S. Rolls (1877-1910) and Sir Henry Royce (1863-1933). Figurative use from 1916 for any product deemed to be of high quality. Shortened form Rolls first attested 1928.[Rolls-Royce etymology, Rolls-Royce origin, 英语词源]