gammoning Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gam"mon*ing noun
Etymology
From 5th Gammon.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays.
Gam"mon*ing noun
Etymology
From 4th Gammon.
Definitions
  1. The act of imposing upon or hoaxing a person. Colloq.

Webster 1913