Pantagruelism

[,pæntә'gruәlizm]

解釋/意思:

(n.) The theory or practice of the medical profession; -- used in burlesque or ridicule.

(n.) An assumption of buffoonery to cover some serious purpose.

哈洛錄入

解釋/意思:

n. the theories and practice of Pantagruel as described by Rabelais (1483-1553)—burlesque ironical buffoonery as a cover for serious satire: empirical medical theory and practice.—adj. Pantagruel′ian.—ns. Pantagruel′ion a magic herb allegorising fortitude patience industry; Pantagru′elist a cynic who uses the medium of burlesque.

阿曼德錄入