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vanblah · 01-05-2005, 01:05 PM

From the OED:

One meaning has it that scaramouch is an obsolete form of the word skirmish.

The other meanings are:

1. (As proper name, with capital S.) A stock character in Italian farce, a cowardly and foolish boaster of his own prowess, who is constantly being cudgelled by Harlequin

2. <i>transf. and fig. </i>In later use often employed loosely as a term of contempt: A rascal, scamp.

Interesting considering what the song is about.

To confirm flyman's definitions: also from the OED; Bismillah means "in the name of Allah"; a common Muslim exclamation.

01-05-2005, 01:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
vanblah Junkie	From the OED: One meaning has it that scaramouch is an obsolete form of the word skirmish. The other meanings are: 1. (As proper name, with capital S.) A stock character in Italian farce, a cowardly and foolish boaster of his own prowess, who is constantly being cudgelled by Harlequin 2. <i>transf. and fig. </i>In later use often employed loosely as a term of contempt: A rascal, scamp. Interesting considering what the song is about. To confirm flyman's definitions: also from the OED; Bismillah means "in the name of Allah"; a common Muslim exclamation. Last edited by vanblah; 01-05-2005 at 01:09 PM..