Galloway

American  

[gal-uh-wey] / ˈgæl əˌweɪ /

noun

1. a historic region in SW Scotland.

2. one of a Scottish breed of beef cattle having a coat of curly, black hair.

3. one of a Scottish breed of small, strong horses.

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Galloway British  

/ ˈɡæləˌweɪ /

noun

1. an area of SW Scotland, on the Solway Firth: consists of the former counties of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown, now part of Dumfries and Galloway; in the west is a large peninsula, the Rhinns of Galloway, with the Mull of Galloway, a promontory, at the south end of it (the southernmost point of Scotland)

2. a breed of hardy beef cattle, usually black, originally bred in Galloway

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Example Sentences

With a permission letter from the council, and every aspect "done with a care and a seriousness and a respectfulness", he is collaborating with gravediggers across 108 cemeteries in Dumfries and Galloway.

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The Roper family will always remember - or never be allowed to forget - the "big snow" which effectively cut Dumfries and Galloway off from the rest of the country.

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He's published books, launched his own distillery in Galloway where he grew up, and appeared in other acting roles.

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At the general election in July 2024, George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain got 10.3% of the vote and came fourth.

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She wanted him to offer his expertise on employment issues to people using the Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service.

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