gantlope
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gantlope
1640–50; < Scandinavian; compare Swedish gatlopp, literally, lane run, equivalent to gat ( a ) way, lane + lopp a running, course
Example Sentences
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It is certainly curious to note that the first two parsons who came to Plymouth, named Oldham and Lyford, came in honor and affection, but had to run the gantlope at their leaving.
From Curious Punishments of Bygone Days by Alice Morse Earle
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