gally
[gal-ee]
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verb (used with object), gal·lied, gal·ly·ing. Chiefly Dialect.
to frighten or scare.
Origin of gally
1695–1705; compare earlier gallow, apparently representing Old English agælwan to frighten
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Examples from the Web for gallies
Historical Examples of gallies
Three of their gallies are said to be sunk, the others pulled off.
The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876J. F. Loubat, LL.D.
Next; condemn'd to the Gallies for pilfery, to the Buls pizel.
Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (7 of 10):Francis Beaumont
A— told me that they had been built by the Venetians, who used to keep their gallies in them.
Three Months AbroadAnna Vivanti
After a trial by the Inquisition, he was sentenced to the gallies for ten years.
Records of The Spanish InquisitionAndrew Dickson White
Whether by this, either the stores or gallies were saved, is yet unknown.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. I (of 9)Thomas Jefferson