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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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