Gorbit

/ɡɔːrˈbɪt/ noun

Definition

A variant or dialectal form, possibly relating to a type of bird or regional creature name with obscure origins.

Etymology

Unknown origin; possibly a regional or dialectal variant of 'gorbet' or other game bird terminology from English counties, with meaning now largely lost.

Kelly Says

Words like 'gorbit' remind us that our dictionaries capture only a fraction of language—countless regional variations disappeared as communities merged and standardized English spread.

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