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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Gaffle \Gaf"fle\, n. [Cf. AS. geafl fork, LG., D., Sw., & Dan.
   gaffel, G. gabel, W. gafl, Ir. & Gael. gabhal. Cf. Gaff.]
   1. An artificial spur or gaff for gamecocks.
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   2. A lever to bend crossbows.
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