gallus

/ ˈɡæləs /

adjective

1. bold; daring; reckless

Word History and Origins

Origin of gallus¹

a variant of gallows used as an adjective, meaning fit for the gallows

Example Sentences

After a years episcopate he was first banished and then beheaded under Gallus, a worthy successor in persecution of Decius.

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Did he ever reap lodged oats down hill in a hot da, and hav all hiz gallus buttons bust oph at once?

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This proved to be his design; he had been merely waiting for Cornelius Gallus, the commander of the fleet, of whom you have heard.

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He is tride by two soops in milingtery Jose, and sentenced to be hung on the gallus.

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He seems to have died on March 4th, under Gallus, but how we know not.

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