garboil

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Confusion, turmoil; disturbance, tumult; discord, controversy. Also: an instance or state of confusion, disturbance, discord, etc.; a disorderly or tumultuous event.


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Origin:
mid 16th century. Apparently from Middle French garbouille confused mess, confusion, disorder, of uncertain and disputed origin. However, it is likely that this word and the related garboil have been associated with garble and garble, and probably regarded as variants of these




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