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galliass

Pronunciation: /ˈgalɪəs/
Definition of galliass

noun

  • a large type of galley, chiefly used during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French galleasse, from Italian galeaza 'large galley', from galea (see galley)

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