garfish

noun

gar·​fish ˈgär-ˌfish How to pronounce garfish (audio)
: gar

Word History

Etymology

Middle English garfysshe

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of garfish was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near garfish

Cite this Entry

“Garfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garfish. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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