Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Websites: Gargoyles, the backstory

(via Blog in the Fog) Gargoyles originated as grotesque waterspouts intended to frighten away evil spirits. The word "gargoyle" means "throat" and is related to "gargle."

[MW] Etymology: Middle English gargoyl, from Middle French gargouille; akin to Middle French gargouiller

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