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G . G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It has two sounds; one simple, as in gave, go, gull; the other compound (like that of j), as in gem, gin, dingy. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 231-6, 155, 176, 178, 179, 196, 211, 246.
G . G is the name of the fifth tone of the natural or model scale; -- called also sol by the Italians and French. It was also originally used as the treble clef, and has gradually changed into the character represented in the margin. See Clef. G/ (G sharp) is a tone intermediate between G and A.
Gab n. The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap. See. Illust. of Eccentric.
Gab v. i. The mouth; hence, idle prate; chatter; unmeaning talk; loquaciousness.
Gab v. i. To deceive; to lie.
Gab v. i. To talk idly; to prate; to chatter.
Gabarage n. A kind of coarse cloth for packing goods.
Gabardine n. Alt. of Gaberdine
Gabber n. A liar; a deceiver.
Gabber n. One addicted to idle talk.
Gabbier n. One who gabbles; a prater.
Gabble v. i. To talk fast, or to talk without meaning; to prate; to jabber.
Gabble v. i. To utter inarticulate sounds with rapidity; as, gabbling fowls.
Gabble n. Loud or rapid talk without meaning.
Gabble n. Inarticulate sounds rapidly uttered; as of fowls.
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