Advertisement

Advertisement

gilguy

[ gil-gahy ]

noun

  1. Nautical. a rope used as a temporary guy.
  2. any device or object not specifically named; gadget.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilguy1

First recorded in 1865–70; origin uncertain
Discover More

Example Sentences

Goomblegubbon the bustard, his two wives, Beeargah the hawk, and Ouyan the curlew, with the two children of Beeargah, had their camps right away in the bush; their only water supply was a small dungle, or gilguy hole.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement