GAPESEED


Meaning of GAPESEED in English

/gayp"seed', gap"-/ , n. Brit. Dial.

1. a daydream or reverie.

2. an idealistic, impossible, or unreal plan or goal.

3. a person who gapes or stares in wonder, esp. a rustic or unworldly person who is easily awed.

4. something that is gaped at; anything unusual or remarkable.

5. seek, plant , or sow gapeseed ,

a. to daydream; woolgather.

b. to plan, strive, or wish for impossible or unreal goals.

[ 1590-1600; GAPE + SEED ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .