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garboil

[ gahr-boil ]

noun

, Archaic.
  1. confusion.


garboil

/ ˈɡɑːbɔɪl /

noun

  1. archaic.
    confusion or disturbance; uproar
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of garboil1

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio; further origin unknown
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Word History and Origins

Origin of garboil1

C16: from Old French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio, ultimately from Latin bullīre to boil, hence, seethe with indignation
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Example Sentences

And even had he done so it is odds none would have heard him, for the late calm was of a sudden turned to garboil.

Garboil, a tumult or hubbub, was originally garboyl, and came from old French garbouil (Italian garbuglio).

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