t'garns'l

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Meaning · English

Alternative spelling of topgallant sail.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Smite me if I haven't been swearing you was a gentleman born and bred ever since I first lugged you out of the t'garns'l.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “t'garns'l” mean?

Alternative spelling of topgallant sail.

Is “t'garns'l” formal or informal?

t'garns'l is generally slang.