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gill2

Syllabification: (gill)
Pronunciation: /jil/

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Definition of gill

noun

  • a unit of liquid measure, equal to a quarter of a pint.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French gille 'measure or container for wine', from late Latin gillo 'water pot'

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