galiot

or gal·li·ot

[ gal-ee-uht ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a small galley propelled by both sails and oars.
2. a small ketchlike sailing vessel used for trade along the coast of Germany and nearby countries.

galiot

/ ˈɡælɪət /

noun

1. a small swift galley formerly sailed on the Mediterranean
2. a shallow-draught ketch formerly used along the coasts of Germany and the Netherlands

Word History and Origins

Origin of galiot¹

1325–75; Middle English galiote < Middle French < Medieval Latin galeota, diminutive of galea galley

Word History and Origins

Origin of galiot¹

C14: from Old French galiote, from Italian galeotta, from Medieval Latin galea galley

Example Sentences

The galiot was gliding rapidly though smoothly through the somewhat yellow waters of the Scheldt.

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The boat was soon alongside the galiot, on board which the skipper stepped.

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The galiot was soon got under weigh, and off she glided, not very fast at first, with her head towards the North Sea.

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Each man to his taste, I prefer sailing over the free ocean, with my stout galiot under my feet and plenty of sea room.

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Messire Galiot de Genoilhac, chevalier, seigneur de Brussac, master of the king's artillery!

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