gal

Middle English

adj
Definitions
  • lascivious, lustful
  • overly fond of

Etymology

Inherited from Old English gāl (obstacle, levity, barrier, wantonness, marker, lust, luxury, folly).

Origin

Old English

gāl

Gloss

obstacle, levity, barrier, wantonness, marker, lust, luxury, folly

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