ABATTOIR, n. A place where cattle slaughter kine. It is commonly placed at some distance from the haunts of our species, in order that they who devour the flesh nay not be shocked by the sight of blood.
2007 Update: In the United States, an edifice of civilization and wisdom where immigrant labor is valued above native grazers.
I'm first? But that's impossible
ReplyDeleteI really love your definition and can't think of any. the pressure.
Have a wonderful New Year Doug
Somebody wrote a book about it. Abattoir Five or sumtin' like that.
ReplyDeleteI got nothin'. 'Cept hope your 2008 is wonderful.
abattoir,n. college talk for T-bone steak
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful start into the new year of 2008. Thank you for making and keeping Waking Ambrose what it is...a daily journey in our lives.
Legalized murder dressed in fine French clothing.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat meat, and that is all I am going to say on the subject. Your definition is preferable. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Doug.
Abattoir: political arena. or maybe a singles bar. (take your pick -- from where i sit, both seem like venues for a veritable bloodfest)
ReplyDeletehere's hoping '08 is filled with many reasons to smile, and very few opportunities for bloodletting, Curmudgeon! : )
ABATTOIR: An occupied chicken coop with a raccoon trapped inside.
ReplyDeleteYours is consistently my favorite blog site - thanks for the memories and braintwisting Doug.
Such a beautiful word for such an awful thing. And you just let me know if you want me to send any of those beauty products, honey. xoxo
ReplyDeleteabatoir - The boudoir for members of Abba.
ReplyDeleteYou too, Pia. I look forward to seeing you at Barnes and Noble.
ReplyDeletePurty close, blogmama. Happy New Year to you.
Minka, I just put up the posts. best to you in 2008.
CA, I heard a rumor you were back. Still vegetarian, I guess.
Thanks, Cooper. Happy and healthy ought-eight.
Neva, I think both are.
Terry, any time you need a jar opened, let me know. Happy New Year.
Thanks, Actonbell. You too.
Thanks, Mireille. I think I should start with a claw hammer. Maybe in pink?
Haha, Poobah. And oh the stories it could tell if it could get Fernando out of its freaking head.
I always loved Abattoir and Costelloir.
ReplyDeleteABBATOIR, n. Your favorite school, college, or university. See TICK TACKY.
ReplyDeleteEvery good wish for the New Year, Dawg.
bloody hell, i beat all you guys into 2008,... so have a great one!
ReplyDeleteuhqeiy: oh, okay
ABBATOIR n. move it closer, and make mine rare, please.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Dawg! Watch your fur if you're near any firecrackers!
Rabbit Rabbit Doug! Happy New Year too.
ReplyDeleteBunny Bunny, Beagle...
ReplyDeletebest wishes
for a happy healthy new year,
and thank you for
brightening up my world.
xo lisa
Doug, you might also want to watch your fur around those rabbit, rabbits at TLP's.
ReplyDeleteIntense thinking--I am stumped for either a witty or a smart-assy response.
ReplyDelete"Such a beautiful word for such an awful thing." - Mireille, that was my thought, too!
ReplyDeleteAbattoir, the way to die on the civilized part of the world.
Rabbit, rabbit, and best wishes for the new year!
it's rabbit rabbit here. ain't it rabbit rabbit there yet?
ReplyDeleteSis, who are on first?
ReplyDeleteTo you, too, friend OC.
How's it look so far, K? Best wishes for yours.
Quilly, it's all about covering them with your paws.
Rabbit Rabbit, TLP. And Happy news to youse toos.
JJ, I'm all about bringing the glow. Best to you this year.
Carnivorous, Quilly?
Well, Cheesie, Happy New Year to you and to your wit tomorrow.
To you too, Ariel. May Hungary win this year's rowing championship.
It was Dddragon. The hare got distracted again.
Sounds like something out of gaston's mouth when he saw Mannon dancing with the goats. The pervert.
ReplyDeleteGreat movie, Sauerkraut. Happy New Year.
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