garboil

[ gahr-boil ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. confusion.

garboil

/ ˈɡɑːbɔɪl /

noun

1. archaic.
   confusion or disturbance; uproar

Word History and Origins

Origin of garboil¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio; further origin unknown

Word History and Origins

Origin of garboil¹

C16: from Old French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio, ultimately from Latin bullīre to boil, hence, seethe with indignation

Example Sentences

And even had he done so it is odds none would have heard him, for the late calm was of a sudden turned to garboil.

From Project Gutenberg

Garboil, a tumult or hubbub, was originally garboyl, and came from old French garbouil (Italian garbuglio).

From Project Gutenberg