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gill, in weights and measuresgill, in weights and measures: see English units of measurement English units of measurement, principal system of weights and measures used in a few nations, the only major industrial one being the United States. It actually consists of two related systems—the U.S...... Click the link for more information. . gill1 1. the respiratory organ in many aquatic animals, consisting of a membrane or outgrowth well supplied with blood vessels. External gills occur in tadpoles, some molluscs, etc.; internal gills, within gill slits, occur in most fishes 2. any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the undersurface of the cap of a mushroom gill2 a unit of liquid measure equal to one quarter of a pint gill1, ghyll Dialect 1. a narrow stream; rivulet 2. a wooded ravine 3. a deep natural hole in rock; pothole gill2 Dialect a female ferret Gill (Arthur) Eric (Rowton). 1882--1940, British sculptor, engraver, and typographer: his sculptures include the Stations of the Cross in Westminster Cathedral, London How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I can understand why a new landlord who just bought a $3,500/acre farm would look a little green around the gills when you drop the bomb that their property needs a bunch of terraces and waterways to keep the topsoil in place. Maybe his swift ascent from 1999 CIF champion to 2000 Olympic hopeful gave him the bends; nearly an hour after his first race the Valencia native still looked a little green around the gills. To focus so much on data - well, it's small wonder that the "Star Trek" character named "Data" is so pasty-faced and green around the gills. |
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