Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Gaffle \Gaf"fle\, n. [Cf. AS. geafl fork, LG., D., Sw., & Dan.
   gaffel, G. gabel, W. gafl, Ir. & Gael. gabhal. Cf. {Gaff}.]
   1. An artificial spur or gaff for gamecocks.

   2. A lever to bend crossbows.