GAFFLE

gaffle. Gaffle, n. an artificial spur to put upon cocks

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Gaf″fle (?), n. [[Cf. AS. geafl fork, LG., D., Sw., & Dan. gaffel, G. gabel, W. gafl, Ir. & Gael. gabhal. Cf. Gaff.]] 1. 1. An artificial spur or gaff for gamecocks.
2. 2. A lever to bend crossbows.