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gallimaufry (iou)



gallimaufry noun. M16.
[French galimafree (Old French calimafree), of unkn. origin.]
A varied miscellaneous jumble or medley; (chiefly dial.) a dish made up of minced (esp. leftover) meat etc., a hash, a ragout. M16.
J. I. M. Stewart The canvas is an amazing gallimaufry of allegorical references. H. Mantel It is Anne's fancy..to paint a gallimaufry of Cupids on the panels of their bedroom wall.
A person of many accomplishments or qualities. Freq. contempt. Now rare. E17.