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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Galy, v. [f. Galya,n., or Du. and LG. geleiden, to convoy.] tr. To furnish with a safe-conduct. —1508 Reg. Privy S. I. 254/2.
Wit ȝe us … to have respitt and frely galyit, and be this our lettrez … frely galyis Gregory Garth saufly and seurly to cum within our realme 1510 Ib. 308/1.
