gally

[gal-ee]

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 1776-1876
J. 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 Abroad
Anna Vivanti
After a trial by the Inquisition, he was sentenced to the gallies for ten years.
Records of The Spanish Inquisition
Andrew Dickson White
They were condemned to forfeit their vessel and cargo, to a fine, and to the gallies.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. I (of 9)
Thomas Jefferson