Garboil

/ɡɑrbɔɪl/ noun

Definition

Turmoil, tumult, or confusion; a state of disorder or commotion, especially in political or social affairs.

Etymology

From Italian 'garbuglio' meaning 'confusion' or 'turmoil,' possibly from older Romance roots meaning 'to mix up.' Used in English from the 16th century onward.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and his contemporaries loved the word 'garboil'—it appears in historical plays to describe chaotic moments, and it perfectly captures the dramatic turmoil of kingdoms in upheaval!

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