gabbard

noun

gab·​bard

ˈgabərd

variants or gabbart

-rt

plural -s

: a small ship (as a lighter or barge) formerly much used in inland navigation in Scotland

Word History

Etymology

modification (influenced by -ard, -art) of Middle French gabarre, gabbarre ship, from Old Provençal gabarra

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Rhymes for gabbard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard