PANTAGRUELISM
\pˈantɐɡɹˌuːlɪzəm], \pˈantɐɡɹˌuːlɪzəm], \p_ˈa_n_t_ɐ_ɡ_ɹ_ˌuː_l_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
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pan-ta-gr[=oo]'el-izm, 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.
By Thomas Davidson
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