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. [1913 Webster] 2. A lever to bend crossbows. [1913 Webster]