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.公仔箱論壇, } b" n( o9 K. L
2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection. ( G9 [5 g; ^3 g4 N7 J 3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance. X4 w/ s9 g+ Ktvb now,tvbnow,bttvb1 j& Y1 I; i4 N8 m* A4 A
Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.