gourmer

French

Etymology 1

Verb

gourmer

1. to bridle a horse by putting on a curb chain
2. (Figurative) to bridle (as of emotions)
3. (Reflexive) to affect a stiff and stuffy attitude

Derived terms

• gourmé

Related terms

• gourmette

Etymology 2

Verb

gourmer

1. (Reflexive, Informal, Dated) to punch, pummel

Derived terms

• gourmade

Further reading

• “gourmer”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.