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| INTRODUCTION THE STORY THEIR SYNOPSIS MY SYNOPSIS THE CHARACTERS VICTOR HUGO FACT v. FICTION FACTS THE SHOW DISEASES RUE DE LA PERLE A PALAVER MEDIA WRITTEN FANFIC/FANART L'HOPITAL OTHER SITE BRING ME HOME |
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| FACTS: PALAVER "Palaver" is an archaic word found in the lyrics of one of Les Mis' songs. But what does it mean? |
| Palaver (n.): 1. a conference, especially among or with African tribes 2. a talk, especially a profuse or idle talk 3. flattery, cajolery Palaver (v.): 1. to talk glibly or flatteringly 2. to flatter In Les Miserables: Clasquesous (Attack on Rue Plumet): "What a palaver, what an absolute treat / To watch a cat and its father pick a bone in the street." referring to Eponine arguing with Thenardier about whether or not he should rob Valjean's house. There. Now you know. |