gilly
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Noun — (slang) Torpedo juice, a crude alcoholic drink historically improvised by sailors from torpedo fuel alcohol.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Gilly.
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What does “gilly” mean?
The word “gilly” means (slang) Torpedo juice, a crude alcoholic drink historically improvised by sailors from torpedo fuel alcohol. In plain terms, a slang name for a rough, improvised alcoholic drink linked to naval folklore.
How do you use “gilly” in a sentence?
Here is “gilly” used in a sentence: “Old navy stories describe sailors straining gilly through bread to make it drinkable.”
What part of speech is “gilly”?
“Gilly” is a noun.