/gag"euhl/ , v. , gaggled, gaggling , n.
v.i.
1. to cackle.
n.
2. a flock of geese when not flying. Cf. skein .
3. an often noisy or disorderly group or gathering: a politician followed by a gaggle of supporters.
4. an assortment of related things.
[ 1350-1400; ME gagelen (v.), gagel (n.); of imit. orig. ]