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gault

Pronunciation: /gɔːlt/
Definition of gault

noun

[mass noun]
  • (also gault clay) a thick, heavy clay.
  • (Gault) Geology a series of Cretaceous clays and marls forming strata in southern England.

Origin:

late 16th century: possibly related to Old Swedish galt, neuter of galder 'barren'

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