Gallow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæləʊ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gallow is a verb meaning (now chiefly dialectal, transitive) To frighten, alarm, scare, or terrify.
Meaning
(now chiefly dialectal, transitive) To frighten, alarm, scare, or terrify.
More Meanings
- (now chiefly dialectal, transitive) To drive or scare away.
- (now chiefly dialectal, transitive) To confuse with noise.
- Ellipsis of gallow glyph.
Example Sentences
The wrathful skies / Gallow the very wanderers of the dark / And make them keep their caves.
Word Forms
- gallows
- gallowing
- gallowed
- gally
- galler
- gall
- galley
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gibbet, gallous, lee, gast, fright, terrifie.
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