galiot
Americannoun
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a small galley propelled by both sails and oars.
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a small ketchlike sailing vessel used for trade along the coast of Germany and nearby countries.
noun
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a small swift galley formerly sailed on the Mediterranean
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a shallow-draught ketch formerly used along the coasts of Germany and the Netherlands
Etymology
Origin of galiot
1325–75; Middle English galiote < Middle French < Medieval Latin galeota, diminutive of galea galley
Example Sentences
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The galiot came in, and anchored a cable's length from her.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
After remaining several days they boarded a galiot commanded by Captain Langois and were carried to the mouth of the Ohio.
From Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant by Holt, Mathew Joseph
The man nodded earnestly, and pointed with redoubled vigor to the after part of the galiot.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
"If the galiot does not right when the masts are cut away, report to me."
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
Whill58 galiot will for the feld hyme mak.
From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)
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