Model of a typical Mediterranean 16th century galley
Meaning
Noun
A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually referring to rowed warships used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
A light, open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure.
From Middle English galeie, from Old French galee, from Latin galea, from Byzantine Greek γαλέα of unknown origin, probably from Ancient Greek γαλέη, a kind of a small fish, from γαλεός. galea.
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