G. G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It has two sounds; one simple, as in gave, go, gull; the other compound (like that of j), as in gem, gin, dingy. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 231-6, 155, 176, 178, 179, 196, 211, 246. G. G is the name of the fifth tone of the natural or model scale; -- called also sol by the Italians and French. It was also originally used as the treble clef, and has gradually changed into the character represented in the margin. See Clef. G/ (G sharp) is a tone intermediate between G and A. Gabn. The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap. See. Illust. of Eccentric. Gabv. i. The mouth; hence, idle prate; chatter; unmeaning talk; loquaciousness. Gabv. i. To deceive; to lie. Gabv. i. To talk idly; to prate; to chatter. Gabaragen. A kind of coarse cloth for packing goods. Gabardinen. Alt. of Gaberdine Gabbern. A liar; a deceiver. Gabbern. One addicted to idle talk. Gabbiern. One who gabbles; a prater. Gabblev. i. To talk fast, or to talk without meaning; to prate; to jabber. Gabblev. i. To utter inarticulate sounds with rapidity; as, gabbling fowls. Gabblen. Loud or rapid talk without meaning. Gabblen. Inarticulate sounds rapidly uttered; as of fowls.
Based on The Online Plain Text English Dictionary (OPTED) produced by Ralph S. Sutherland from the 1913 edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
