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
o.k. here we go: " b: p. \. m; N) R1 b1 `/ Q公仔箱論壇 1 M# C, `$ z- T. d8 D+ L4 H* v公仔箱論壇gar·goyle (gärˈgoilˌ) noun! A9 e1 K [$ E$ x" e- T
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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. f% t4 b. o7 M8 A6 M8 F 2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.公仔箱論壇! h2 L% l# Q& b1 o0 {0 H# B/ L
3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance.5.39.217.77( h% f5 n+ F: @( b, E0 y+ l
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Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.