Index of English words, starting with "ga"

(1) - Gadwall (n.) A large duck (Anas strepera), valued as a game bird, found in the northern parts of Europe and America; -- called also gray duck.

(1) - Gaelic (n.) The language of the Gaels, esp. of the Highlanders of Scotland. It is a branch of the Celtic.
(2) - Gaelic (a.) Of or pertaining to the Gael, esp. to the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland; as, the Gaelic language.

(1) - Gaff (v. t.) To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon.
(2) - Gaff (n.) Same as Gaffle, 1.
(3) - Gaff (n.) The spar upon which the upper edge of a fore-and-aft sail is extended.
(4) - Gaff (n.) A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish.

(1) - Gaffer (n.) A foreman or overseer of a gang of laborers.
(2) - Gaffer (n.) An old fellow; an aged rustic.