n. [ OF. gruel, F. gruau; of German origin; cf. OHG. gruzzi groats, G. grütze, As. grūt. See Grout. ] A light, liquid food, made by boiling meal of maize, oatmeal, or flour in water or milk; thin porridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like gruel; of the consistence of gruel. [ 1913 Webster ]