GULL

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwylan ~ Date: 15th century any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae), II. transitive verb Etymology: obsolete ~ ~et, from Middle English golle, from Anglo-French gule, gole Date: circa 1550 to take advantage of (one who is foolish or unwary) ; deceive , III. noun Date: 1594 a person who is easily deceived or cheated ; dupe