Pantagruelism

[,pæntә'gruәlizm]

Definition

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

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

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Definition

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.

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