gallion

Norwegian

noun-m1
Definitions
  • (watercraft) a galleon large sailing ship
  • the foremost part of an old sailing ship, where the figurehead was mounted (the prow (prow)?).

Etymology

Derived from French galion.

Origin

French

galion

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