- When Evariste Bontecou claimed to have once fallen 13 deer in a single morning with his arbalest, Ursula dismissed him as a gascon. Believing she accused him of being a native of Gascony, he became insulted, but calmed down after Trevor explained that a gascon was a braggart.
[1] the Texas spelling of the French amuse-bouche (literally "mouth amuser"), a single, bite-sized hors d'oeuvre. An amooze-boosh is different from an appetizer in that it is not requested by the guest, but is served according to the chef's selection. [2] that which amuses the brain. [3] the website of author Robin Allen.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Gascon and Arbalest
Yesterday's words: gascon and arbalest. It's almost like A.Word.A.Day and Merriam Webster know I started this feature and are making a point. But I will not be cowed.
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