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Webster 1913 Edition


Gaffle

Gaf′fle

,
Noun.
[Cf. AS.
geafl
fork, LG., D., Sw., & Dan.
gaffel
, G.
gabel
, W.
gafl
, Ir. & Gael.
gabhal
. Cf.
Gaff
.]
1.
An artificial spur or gaff for gamecocks.
2.
A lever to bend crossbows.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gaffle

GAF'FLE

, n.
1.
An artificial spur put on cocks when the are set to fight.
2.
A steel lever to bend cross-bows.