gammon

noun

A cut of quick-cured pork leg.

verb

To cure bacon by salting.

1. A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not borne off a single stone.
2. Backgammon (the game itself).

verb

To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).

noun

A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).

verb

To lash with ropes (on a ship).

noun

Chatter, ridiculous nonsense.

verb

To deceive; to lie plausibly to.

noun

A middle-aged or older right-wing, reactionary white man, or such men collectively.