New Entries/Amendments for 2003-Dec-17.html

======= Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:46:26 +1100 (EST)
(subtype)	new
(headw1)	ポリッジ
(pos)	noun
(english1)	porridge
======= Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 15:25:06 +1100 (EST)
(subtype)	new
(headw1)	しゃちほこ
(pos)	noun
(english1)	A mythical carp, auspicious protectors of well-being.
(english2)	Used in medieval Japan as a gargoyle.
(reference)	http://www.pantheon.org/articles/s/shachihoko.html
(comment)	GREAT WEBSITE!  I ran into the word above while grading papers in Japan.  Checked your site first, but couldn't find a definition.
(name)	Derek Baumer