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glut

Glut (noun) means an excess, too much.

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noun
1
An excess, too much.
2
That which is swallowed.
3
Something that fills up an opening.
4
A wooden wedge used in splitting blocks.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English glotien /glotten, probably derived from Old French gloter /glotir /glotoiier (“to eat greedily”) [compare French engloutir (“to devour”), French glouton (“glutton”)], derived from Latin gluttiō, gluttīre (“to swallow”). Compare Russian глота́ть (glotátʹ, “to swallow”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of glut?

"glut" (noun) means an excess, too much.

What are the different meanings of glut?

"glut" has 3 main meanings: 1. An excess, too much; 2. That which is swallowed; 3. Something that fills up an opening.

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