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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A drink measure for spirits and wine. Size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint.
  • British A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint.
  • British A ravine.
  • British A rivulet.
  • animal anatomy A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
  • of a fish A gill slit or gill cover.
  • mycology One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne.
  • soccer someone connected with YGillingham Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

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Proper noun:

  • surname

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