gilguy

[gil-gahy]

gil·guy

[gil-gahy]
noun
1.
Nautical. a rope used as a temporary guy.
2.
any device or object not specifically named; gadget.

Origin:
1865–70; origin uncertain
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Gilguy is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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