Gabble, subs. (colloquial).—1. A gossip. Also Gabbler, Gabble-grinder, Gabble-merchant, and Gabble-monger.
2. (colloquial).—A voluble talker.
Gabble-mill, subs. (American).—1. The United States Congress. Also Gabble-manufactory.
2. (common).—A pulpit. For synonyms, see Humbox.
3. (common).—The mouth. For synonyms, see Potato-trap.
Gable, subs. (common).—The head. Also Gable-end. For synonyms, see Crumpet.
Gabster, subs. (common).—A voluble talker, whether eloquent or vain; one having the gift of the gab (q.v.).
Gab-string.—See Gob-string.
Gaby (also Gabbey and Gabby), subs. (common).—A fool; a babbler; a boor. Icl. gapi = a foolish person, from gapa = to gape.
1811. Lexicon Balatronicum, s.v.