gull

gull
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwylan gull Date: 15th century any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae); especially a usually gray and white bird (especially of the genus Larus) differing from a tern in usually larger size, stouter build, thicker somewhat hooked bill, less pointed wings, and short unforked tail II. transitive verb Etymology: obsolete gull gullet, from Middle English golle, from Anglo-French gule, gole Date: circa 1550 to take advantage of (one who is foolish or unwary) ; deceive III. noun Date: 1594 a person who is easily deceived or cheated ; dupe

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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