See Also: babushka(dictionary)

disanimate (iou) and babushka (iou)


disanimate (iou)



disanimate verb trans. L16.
[from DIS- 2 + ANIMATE verb, prob. after French desanimer.]
Deprive of life, spirit, vigour, or animation.
disani'mation noun M17.

babushka (iou)



babushka noun. M20.
[Russian = grandmother.]
In Russia: a grandmother, an old woman. M20.
A head-scarf folded diagonally and tied under the chin. M20.