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garboil
[ gahr-boil ]
noun
, Archaic.
- confusion.
garboil
/ ˈɡɑːbɔɪl /
noun
- archaic.confusion or disturbance; uproar
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Word History and Origins
Origin of garboil1
First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio; further origin unknown
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Word History and Origins
Origin of garboil1
C16: from Old French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio, ultimately from Latin bullīre to boil, hence, seethe with indignation
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Example Sentences
And even had he done so it is odds none would have heard him, for the late calm was of a sudden turned to garboil.
From Project Gutenberg
Garboil, a tumult or hubbub, was originally garboyl, and came from old French garbouil (Italian garbuglio).
From Project Gutenberg
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