gallimaufry
pronunciation
How to pronounce gallimaufry in British English:
UK [ˌgælɪ'mɔ:frɪ]
How to pronounce gallimaufry in American English:
US [ˌgælə'mɔfrɪ]
Word Origin
- gallimaufry (n.)
- "a medley, hash, hodge-podge," 1550s, from French galimafrée "hash, ragout, dish made of odds and ends," from Old French galimafree, calimafree "sauce made of mustard, ginger, and vinegar; a stew of carp" (14c.), which is of unknown origin. Perhaps from Old French galer "to make merry, live well" (see gallant) + Old North French mafrer "to eat much," from Middle Dutch maffelen [Klein]. Weekley sees in the second element the proper name Maufré. Hence, figuratively, "any inconsistent or absurd medley."