n.
(pl. galleys)
- historical a low, flat ship with one or more sails and up to three banks of oars, used chiefly for warfare or piracy and often manned by slaves or criminals.
- a large, open rowing boat kept on a warship especially for use by the captain.
- the kitchen in a ship or aircraft.
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(also galley proof)
a printer's proof in the form of long single-column strips.
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from med. L. galea, from med. Gk galaia, of unknown origin; sense 4 is from Fr. galée, denoting an oblong tray for holding set-up type.
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