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gammoning
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gammoning, n. [From 5th Gammon.].
The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays. [1913 Webster]
gammoning, n. [From 4th Gammon.].
The act of imposing upon or hoaxing a person. [1913 Webster]
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