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Gabble (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gabbled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gabbling (?).] [Freq. of gab. See Gab, v. i.]
1. To talk fast, or to talk without meaning; to prate; to jabber. Shak.
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2. To utter inarticulate sounds with rapidity; -- used of fowls as well as people; as, “gabbling geese”.
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Gabble, n.
1. Loud or rapid talk without meaning.
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Forthwith a hideous gabble rises loud
Among the builders. Milton.
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2. Inarticulate sounds rapidly uttered; as of fowls.
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