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Panurge

[ pan-urj; French pa-nyrzh ]

noun

  1. (in Rabelais' Pantagruel ) a rascal, the companion of Pantagruel.


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  • pan·urgic adjective

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Example Sentences

Chicot passed quickly through the groups, and approaching Gorenflot, took Panurge by the bridle and turned him round.

But, if you will believe me, she cast such a spell upon Panurge that he thought himself an absolute beggar.

I cannot better compare this smile than to that of Panurge purchasing the Sheep of Dindenaut.

She wrote to me, telling me that we were sure to suit each other, neither of us holding the opinions of the Moutons de Panurge.

In the same way Panurge is recommended labeur assidu and fervente estude.

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