Gomerels

/ˈɡɒmərəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gomerel; multiple foolish or stupid persons.

Etymology

Simple plural of the variant spelling gomerel, from Irish Gaelic roots.

Kelly Says

Finding both 'gomerals' and 'gomerels' in the same text shows how English speakers hadn't yet decided on standardized spellings for Irish loan words—it was a chaotic but creative linguistic moment.

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