Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
gole. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
gole, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
gole in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
gole you have here. The definition of the word
gole will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
gole, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
|
|
This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Hobson-Jobson: P.—H. ghol; perhaps a confusion with the Arab. jaul (gaul), 'a troop': .”
|
Noun
gole (plural goles)
- (British India) The main body of an army in array; a clustered body of troops; an irregular squadron of horsemen.
1849, Brigadier Lockwood, Report of 2nd Cavalry Division at Battle of Goojerat:About this time a large gole of horsemen came on towards me, and I proposed to charge; but as they turned at once from the fire of the guns, and as there was a nullah in front, I refrained from advancing after them.
Alternative forms
Asturian
Verb
gole
- first/third-person singular present subjunctive of golar
Friulian
Etymology
From Latin gula.
Noun
gole f (plural golis)
- (anatomy) throat
- (figurative) wish, desire
Related terms
Italian
Noun
gole f
- plural of gola
Anagrams
Lower Sorbian
Etymology 1
Noun
gole n pers
- Superseded spelling of góle.
Etymology 2
Noun
gole
- Superseded spelling of góle.
Polish
Pronunciation
Noun
gole
- nominative/accusative/vocative plural of gol
Portuguese
Alternative forms
Etymology
Reduced from engolir (“to swallow”)
Pronunciation
Noun
gole m (plural goles)
- gulp
- sip