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Galt

British  
/ ɡɔːlt /

noun

  1. John. 1779–1839, Scottish novelist, noted for his ironic humour, esp in Annals of the Parish (1821), The Provost (1822), and The Entail (1823)

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On a cobbled street lined by timber-framed buildings in Canterbury, barista Ivan Galt estimates his takings are 40% down since news of the outbreak.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

When it came down to deciding a tied race for a Galt City Council seat, the longest straw won.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

On New Year’s Day, I drove through the flood waters near Galt to get home.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2023

In 1896, she married the successful, if unexciting, owner of a thriving jewelry store who was almost a decade older than the new Mrs. Edith Bolling Galt.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

He was pleasantly surprised when Galt of the Stone Crows informed him not an horn later that the powdered man was at his door.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin