affres

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From affe anything that disturbs life is called affres (a rowing or scolding), hence affreux, anything that troubles life About a hundred words are derived from the language of Panurge, a name symbolizing the people, for it is derived from two Greek words signifying All-working Science is changing the face of the world by constructing railroads.

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  • From affe anything that disturbs life is called affres (a rowing or scolding), hence affreux, anything that troubles life About a hundred words are derived from the language of Panurge, a name symbolizing the people, for it is derived from two Greek words signifying All-working Science is changing the face of the world by constructing railroads. —  Scenes from a Courtesan's Life
  • From affe anything that disturbs life is called affres (a rowing or scolding), hence affreux, anything that troubles life. —  Scenes from a Courtesan's Life
 

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