gallion

See also: Gallion

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From French galion

Noun

gallion m (definite singular gallionen, indefinite plural gallioner, definite plural gallionene)

(nautical, historical) a galleon (large sailing ship)
the foremost part of an old sailing ship, where the figurehead was mounted (the prow?).

Derived terms

gallionsfigur

References

“gallion” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From French galion

Noun

gallion m (definite singular gallionen, indefinite plural gallionar, definite plural gallionane)

(nautical, historical) a galleon (large sailing ship)
the foremost part of an old sailing ship, where the figurehead was mounted.

Derived terms

gallionsfigur

References

“gallion” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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