Gab (?), n. [Cf. Gaff.] Steam Engine
The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap. See. Illust. of Eccentric.
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Gab, n. [OE. gabbe gabble, mocking, fr. Icel. gabb mocking, mockery, or OF. gab, gabe; perh. akin to E. gape, or gob. Cf. Gab, v. i., Gibber.]
The mouth; hence, idle prate; chatter; unmeaning talk; loquaciousness.
[Colloq.]
Gift of gab, facility of expression. [Colloq.]
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Gab, v. i. [OE. gabben to jest, lie, mock, deceive, fr. Icel. gabba to mock, or OF. gaber. See 2d Gab, and cf. Gabble.]
1.
To deceive; to lie.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
2.
To talk idly; to prate; to chatter.
Holinshed.
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