Gullage
/ˈɡʌlɪdʒ/noun
The act or practice of gulling, deceiving, or tricking someone.
Did you know?Gullage belongs to an older family of words built around the “gull,” meaning a dupe or easily deceived person, though the deeper origin of gull remains uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
Middle English
gull
“A dupe or fool; the precise origin is uncertain.”
16th Century
English
gull
“To deceive or trick someone.”
17th Century
English
gullage
“The act of gulling; deception or trickery.”
18th–19th Century
English
gullage
“A scheme, practice, or instance intended to deceive.”
Modern English
English
gullage
“An archaic or rare term for deception or fraud.”
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