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gadg⋅et

[gaj-it]
–noun
a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article.

Origin:
1850–55; orig. uncert.; cf. F gâchette the catch of a lock, sear of a gunlock


gadg⋅et⋅y [gaj-i-tee] , adjective


contraption; whatsis, doohickey, thingamajig.
gadg·et   (gāj'ĭt)   
n.  A small specialized mechanical or electronic device; a contrivance.

[Origin unknown.]
gadg'et·y adj.
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