gallet
or gal·et, gar·ret
[ gal-it ]
noun
verb (used with object)
to fill (a mortar joint) with gallets.
Origin of gallet
11705–15; <French galet pebble, Old French galet, jalet, derivative of Old North French gal pebble (said to be <Celtic, but MIr gall “pillar stone, standing stone” is only point of comparison)
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How to use gallet in a sentence
For the same reasons, Galet cannot be tried; although a peasant, a dangerous man, and dealing openly in poisons.
Princes and Poisoners | Frantz Funck-BrentanoHe was, however, soon convinced that Galet was right, and that there was reason for alarm.
William the Conqueror | Jacob AbbottWilliam was at first inclined to disbelieve the story which Galet told him, and to think that there was no cause to fear.
William the Conqueror | Jacob Abbott"Galet," said Mlle. Moiseney, bridling up, for she had been impatiently awaiting an opportunity to put in a word.
Samuel Brohl & Company | Victor CherbuliezThis bouquet—the most beautiful Mlle. Galet ever had received—caused her great astonishment.
Samuel Brohl & Company | Victor Cherbuliez
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