shalloway

[origin uncertain]

Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a small sailing vessel used in coastal waters.

Quotations

1774

Hooper's shalloway having sprung her foremast, when she was out with captain Scott, I sent the boat-builder to make her a new one.

1776

The ice was cut about the shalloway to day, to prevent it from lifting her.