gurglet

American

[gur-glit] / ˈgɜr glɪt /

noun

goglet.

gurglet British

/ ˈɡɜːɡlɪt /

noun

another word for goglet

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Etymology

Origin of gurglet

First recorded in 1790–1800; gurgle + -et

Example Sentences

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The second night, a perfect calm prevailing, he took the small boat, and went out on the sea drifting, having provided himself with wine and water, the latter in a new gurglet bought for the trip.

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On the way back to the galley he made new packages, using his mantle as a wrap for the sword, and the new gurglet for the bags of jewels.

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The Prince smiled, and rejoined, with a thought of the bags in the gurglet thrown carelessly down by him: "Up with the anchor."

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On the street there was nothing curious in an old man carrying a mantle under his arm, followed by a porter with a half-filled gurglet on his shoulder.

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"Are they in the gurglet now?"

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