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gallet

noun
gal·​let
variants: or less commonly galet \ ˈgalə̇t \
plural -s

Definition of gallet

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a chip of stone : spall

gallet

transitive verb
variants: or less commonly galet \ " \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of gallet (Entry 2 of 2)

: to fill in the fresh mortar joints of (rubble masonry) with gallets

History and Etymology for gallet

Noun

French galet pebble, from Middle French, from Old French, diminutive of gal, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gall stone pillar

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