GULL


Meaning of GULL in English

I. ˈgəl noun

Etymology: Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwylan gull

Date: 15th century

: any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) ; especially : a usually gray and white bird (especially of the genus Larus ) differing from a tern in usually larger size, stouter build, thicker somewhat hooked bill, less pointed wings, and short unforked tail

II. transitive verb

Etymology: obsolete gull gullet, 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.