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Each of a number of small metal spikes or knobs fitted to the knuckles of a gauntlet. Usually in plural. Cf. gad, n.1 1b.
Each of a number of small metal spikes or knobs fitted to the knuckles of a gauntlet; = gadling, n.2 Usually in plural. Obsolete.