Grŭd'geons, n. pl.

(grŭj'ŭnz), n. pl. [Also gurgeons; probably from Fr. gruger, to craunch or crush with the teeth, to crumble. Cf. L. Ger. grusen, D. gruizen, to crush, grind, and A-S. grut, Eng. grit.] Coarse meal. [Obs.] Beau. d'Et.