I will be shocked if anyone has heard this word before. I would never have thought there was an actual word for this. But hey, you learn something new everyday. Todays wordlover word is...
Gardyloo (gar-de-lu)
Interjection- A warning shouted before throwing water from above
Derived from- French gare de l'eau, meaning "beware of the water" referring to the water and slops that were once thrown by servants from higher stories of a building onto the street.
Now I'm curious...
how many of you already new gardyloo?
Not me!
ReplyDeleteBut I guess it can be also shouted before one tosses a water balloon? :)
Thanks for sharing!
Coleen- Yes indeed! Water balloons are exactly what I first thought of too =)
ReplyDeleteNever heard the word before. You would think you might in an historical novel or film. It is a pleasant word -- would have guessed an entirely different meaning.:) Pat
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat word and also what it means. I've been enjoying your blog for some time now but could never post a comment. Thank you and God bless. Vijaya
ReplyDeletePatricia- Ooo, you just gave me an idea! What if I post a word and have people try and guess the definition? That could be fun, and funny =)
ReplyDeleteVijaya- Thanks so much! I'm glad you've enjoyed it =)
I've never heard of this word, but it makes me wonder if J.K. Rowling used it to inspire her grindylow creatures in The Goblet of Fire.
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