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gyle

noun
\ˈgī(ə)l\
variants: or gail \ ˈgā(ə)l \
plural -s

Definition of gyle 

1 : wort in the process of fermentation added to a stout or ale

2 : the beer produced at one brewing : brewing sense 3

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History and Etymology for gyle

Middle English gyle, from Middle Dutch gijl, from gīlen to boil, ferment

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