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单词 galanty show
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Definition of galanty show in English:

galanty show

(also gallantee show, galantee show)
noun ɡəˈlantɪ ʃəʊ
historical
  • A play or pantomime produced by throwing shadows of puppets on to a wall or screen.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in O Raree Show!. Probably either from Italian galante fine, splendid + show, or from gallant + show, with the form of the first element representing a non-native speaker's pronunciation of English.

 
 

Definition of galanty show in US English:

galanty show

(also gallantee show, galantee show)
nounɡəˈlantɪ ʃəʊ
historical
  • A play or pantomime produced by throwing shadows of puppets on to a wall or screen.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in O Raree Show!. Probably either from Italian galante fine, splendid + show, or from gallant + show, with the form of the first element representing a non-native speaker's pronunciation of English.

 
 
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