1883. The Echo, 5 Jan., p. 2, c. 3. A protest, by no means
unneeded, against the insolence or ignorance of some playwrights,
and gagging actors.
1889. Answers, 27 July, p. 143, c. 2. Gagging is a thing about
which the public know little.
Gaggler’s Coach, subs. phr. (old).—A hurdle.
1823. Kent, Modern Flash Dict., s.v.
1848. Duncombe, Sinks of London, s.v.
Gail, subs. (old).—A horse. For synonyms, see Prad.
Gaily-like, adj. (American).—Showy; expensive: bang-up (q.v.).
1872. Clemens (Mark Twain), Undertaker’s Chat. Now, you know how
difficult it is to roust out such a gaily-like thing as that in a
little one-horse town like this.
Gain-pain, subs. (old).—A sword; specifically, in the Middle Ages, that
of a hired soldier. [From Fr., gagner = to gain + pain = bread. Cf.,
Breadwinner (prostitutes’) and Potboiler (artists’).] For synonyms, see
Cheese-toaster and Poker.
Gait, subs. (colloquial).—Walk in life; profession; mode of making a
living; game (q.v.).
1859. Matsell, Vocabulum. ‘I say, Tim, what’s your gait now?’ ‘Why,
you see, I’m on the crack’ (burglary).
Gaiters, subs. (American colloquial).—Half boots; shoes.
Gal, subs. (common).—1. A girl; a servant-maid; a sweetheart. Best girl
= favourite flame.