noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A deceiver, a beguiler. obsolete, rare

   "And þow hast gyuen hire to a gyloure · now god gyf þe sorwe."

Synonyms

All synonyms

bullshittercharlatancon artistconfidence tricksterdeceiverdissembler

Example

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"And þow hast gyuen hire to a gyloure · now god gyf þe sorwe."

Etymology

From Middle English giler, gylur, gylour, gilour, from Old French guilëor, equivalent to guile + -er.

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