Thursday, December 31, 2009

Katzenjammer

Katzenjammer - n.
1.A loud, discordant noise.
2.A hangover.
3.A state of depression or bewilderment.
[German, hangover : Katzen, pl. of Katze, cat (from Middle High German katze , from Old High German kazza, akin to Old English catt; see cat) + Jammer, wailing (from Middle High German jāmer , from Old High German jāmar, misery).]

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