gianfurness.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size.
2 (in Greek mythology) one of such beings who fought against the gods.
3 an abnormally tall or large person, animal, or plant.
4 a person of exceptional ability, integrity, courage, etc.
5 a large star. --attrib.adj.
1 of extraordinary size or force, gigantic; monstrous.
2 colloq. extra large (giant packet).
3 (of a plant or animal) of a very large kind.

giant-killer a person who defeats a seemingly much more powerful opponent.

giantism n. giant-like adj. [ME geant (later infl. by L) f. OF, ult. f. L gigas gigant- f. Gk]

gianfurness.html - n. & adj.
--n.

1 an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size.
2 (in Greek mythology) one of such beings who fought against the gods.
3 an abnormally tall or large person, animal, or plant.
4 a person of exceptional ability, integrity, courage, etc.
5 a large star. --attrib.adj.
1 of extraordinary size or force, gigantic; monstrous.
2 colloq. extra large (giant packet).
3 (of a plant or animal) of a very large kind.

giant-killer a person who defeats a seemingly much more powerful opponent.

giantism n. giant-like adj. [ME geant (later infl. by L) f. OF, ult. f. L gigas gigant- f. Gk]

gianfurness.html - n.
derog. or literary a non-Muslim, esp. a Christian (orig. a Turkish name). [Pers. gaur, gor]

gianfurness.html - {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. * /Many men get elected because of their gift of gab./ * /Mr. Taylor's gift of gab helped him get a good job./

gianfurness.html - See: FED TO THE GILLS at FED UP, GREEN AROUND THE GILLS or PALE AROUND THE GILLS.

gianfurness.html - {adj.} Of the highest quality. * /Government saving bonds are considered by many to be a gilt-edged investment./