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5. Mardi gras, Shrove Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent, and the last of the three Carnival days. The Xfiuw gras is applied to days when it is allowable to eat méat, as distinguished lïova Jours maigres, fast days.

Pag'C 21. — I. Sautillante, a peculiar application of the word; translate, less frisky.

2. Corbeille, 'u>edding-prescnts; primarily basket, then corbeille de mariage, the présent of jewels, etc., which the French bridegroom sends to his bride, usually in a fancy basket. The gift is expected to be to the value of one-tenth the bride's dowry.

Page 22. — i. Elance; this expresses a sharp, cutting, pain.