galleon

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gal·le·on / ˈgalēən; ˈgalyən/ • n. a sailing ship in use (esp. by Spain) from the 15th through 17th centuries, originally as a warship, later for trade. Galleons were mainly square-rigged and usually had three or more decks and masts.

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galleon

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galleon XVI (gailʒeown). — MDu. galjoen, — (O)F. galion, augm. of galie GALLEY or — Sp. galeon.

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