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jennifer commented on the word tignon
(also spelled and pronounced tiyon) is a series of headscarves or a large piece of material tied or wrapped around the head to form a kind of turban that resembles the West African gélé.
Dec 27, 2007
jennifer commented on the word lucullean
pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets.
jennifer commented on the word sapristi
I think it's French. There are a lot of French words in "The Awakening."
jennifer commented on the word weazened
Thin; sharp; withered; wizened; as, a weazen face
Dec 25, 2007
It means something like “good heavens!�?, “by Jingo!�? or “deary me!�? in English. It’s a mild expletive.
jennifer commented on the word blagueur
joker
jennifer commented on the word crash
Coarse, heavy, narrow linen cloth, used esp. for towels.
jennifer commented on the word pension
Used as a synonym for boarding house.
jennifer commented on the word friandises
Translation from French: delicacies
jennifer commented on the word rockaway
A four-wheeled carriage with two seats and a standing top
jennifer commented on the word befurbelowed
To decorate with a ruffle or flounce.
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jennifer commented on the word tignon
(also spelled and pronounced tiyon) is a series of headscarves or a large piece of material tied or wrapped around the head to form a kind of turban that resembles the West African gélé.
Dec 27, 2007
jennifer commented on the word lucullean
pertaining to Lucullus, ancient Roman consul noted for his elaborate banquets.
Dec 27, 2007
jennifer commented on the word sapristi
I think it's French. There are a lot of French words in "The Awakening."
Dec 27, 2007
jennifer commented on the word weazened
Thin; sharp; withered; wizened; as, a weazen face
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word sapristi
It means something like “good heavens!�?, “by Jingo!�? or “deary me!�? in English. It’s a mild expletive.
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word blagueur
joker
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word crash
Coarse, heavy, narrow linen cloth, used esp. for towels.
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word pension
Used as a synonym for boarding house.
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word friandises
Translation from French: delicacies
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word rockaway
A four-wheeled carriage with two seats and a standing top
Dec 25, 2007
jennifer commented on the word befurbelowed
To decorate with a ruffle or flounce.
Dec 25, 2007