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Word: pantogruel (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1951-1951
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Usage:

François Rabelais warned his readers to be careful with Gargantua and Pantogruel. "Following the dog's example," he told them, "you will have to be wise in sniffing, smelling, and estimating these fine and meaty books; swiftness in the chase and boldness in the attack are what is called for; after which, by careful reading and frequent meditation, you should break the bone and suck the substantific marrow...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Old Jawbreaker | 7/23/1951 | See Source »

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