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: 4 w0 }! H- g4 x3 i/ u; L % G: V: ^) N. _/ |4 h% dtvb now,tvbnow,bttvbgar·goyle (gärˈgoilˌ) noun ; E$ f; t3 Y$ kwww2.tvboxnow.com+ j9 v) R5 d u3 U& Q, [& m
1. A roof spout in the form of a grotesque or fantastic creature projecting from a gutter to carry rainwater clear of the wall. $ F2 m6 M& B A6 b$ t6 [( ?公仔箱論壇 2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection." O0 Y8 F0 d C" Q$ L
3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance. " U' B+ Q% T6 h' B' ^/ Z! _www2.tvboxnow.com公仔箱論壇) @( {0 m' I( _% X; n' m. L
Origin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.