Where does “gallivat” come from?
gallivat (English) comes from Portuguese galeota — galliot; sand eel.
gallivat (English): A small armed vessel, with sails and oars, used...
Definitions
- A small armed vessel, with sails and oars, used...
Ancestry of “gallivat”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Portuguese | galeota | galliot; sand eel |