gilguy
American
[gil-gahy]
/ ˈgɪlˌgaɪ /
noun
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Nautical. a rope used as a temporary guy.
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any device or object not specifically named; gadget.
Etymology
Origin of gilguy
First recorded in 1865–70; origin uncertain
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