figleaf23's definitions

destrier

the large heavy warhorse that knights rode into battle or for a joust. It had to be large and heavy to carry a fully armored man.

Contrast: palfrey

When getting medieval on someone's ass, King Henry always rode his favorite destrier.

by Figleaf23 January 15, 2009

Foucault's pendulum

1. a pendulum device named after the French physicist Léon Foucault, used to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth.

2. an extremely complicated novel by Umberto Ecco, first published in 1988. Persons successfully reading this book should be given a badge of merit.

Juicy O'Gazem: 'Did you really read all of "Foucault's Pendulum"'

Rod Stiffy: 'Yessirree, I did.'

Juicy O'Gazem: 'Wow, you should get a badge or a medal or something.'

by Figleaf23 January 2, 2009

cutman

the guy in a boxer's corner who treats his cuts between rounds

Fighters say Chuck is the best cutman in the business.

by Figleaf23 December 31, 2007

Republiqueer

a rightwing homosexual

Believe it or not, there are apparently some Republiqueers who oppose gay rights.

by Figleaf23 January 14, 2009

Trooper

a "legendary Canadian rock band", whose body of work includes such classics as:

-The Boys In The Bright White Sports Car
-General Hand Grenade
-Santa Maria
-We're Here For A Good Time (Not A Long Time); and
-Raise A Little Hell

Q: Didn't Trooper have a song that said something about a 'three dressed up as a nine'?

A: Yes, the did.

by Figleaf23 January 2, 2009

Temple of Venus

vagina, quiff, quim, pussy, yoni

Compare: Temple of Sodom

Sexual intercourse occurs when a Lingam is inserted in the Temple of Venus.

by Figleaf23 January 3, 2009

hellbent

all out; full steam; without let-up; very determined

Jimbo was hellbent on getting to La Guardia in time to meet Miranda before her plane left.

by Figleaf23 January 2, 2009