Grandmal
2007-07-10 16:09:20 · 4 answers · asked by JEN! 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Not really, because I know what it means, and because I speak French sometimes so it doesn't seem unusual.
(it means major epileptic seizure, and comes from the French words "grand" (large), and "mal" (bad))
2007-07-10 16:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by maddog27271 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two kinds of epileptic seizures: grand mal and petit mal. The first is the most serious kind. The expressions are French and mean "great evil" and "small evil." I can't understand why you would think such a serious illness is funny!
2007-07-11 08:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the least. As I have a medical background, it suggests to me grand mal seizure, which is in no way amusing!
2007-07-10 16:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, grandma is better
2007-07-10 22:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋