norman.ho I can't find this word [ gargoyles'] meaning ???? please tell,thanks.作者: norman.ho 時間: 2010-7-14 05:25 PM
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1. A roof spout in the form of a grotesque or fantastic creature projecting from a gutter to carry rainwater clear of the wall. : M6 u# v2 B1 M J$ ~2 M 2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection. , w+ U' v5 ]8 q+ c9 h- s6 {4 ATVBNOW 含有熱門話題,最新最快電視,軟體,遊戲,電影,動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。 3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance. . T6 V+ m* U' d4 Z6 } R% r v# w/ w+ Z+ b) K; \
Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.