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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E4 S7 X9 J3 J' B6 B gar·goyle (gärˈgoilˌ) noun $ [- S0 H# A3 N, _! U4 h . w" L3 O8 F& f& rtvboxnow.com 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" G! a3 {5 ?, X8 G* S8 g+ k
2. A grotesque ornamental figure or projection. * a% d) U) W0 m9 |" c; i- `公仔箱論壇 3. A person of bizarre or grotesque appearance., a, G( @9 y2 b5 w
; o m2 L4 ^" Z6 DOrigin: Middle English gargoile, from Old French gargole, gargouille, throat, waterspout.