gallion

See also: Gallion

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From French galion.

Noun

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

1. (nautical, historical) a galleon (large sailing ship)
2. 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)

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

Derived terms

• gallionsfigur

References

• “gallion” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.