gyle

noun

ˈgī(ə)l

variants or gail

ˈgā(ə)l

plural -s

1

: wort in the process of fermentation added to a stout or ale

2

: the beer produced at one brewing : brewing sense 3

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gyle, from Middle Dutch gijl, from gīlen to boil, ferment

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