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gilguy

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[gil-gahy] / ˈgɪlˌgaɪ /

noun

  1. Nautical. a rope used as a temporary guy.

  2. any device or object not specifically named; gadget.

Etymology

Origin of gilguy

First recorded in 1865–70; origin uncertain

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