shallop

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Shallop \Shal"lop\, n. [F. chaloupe, probably from D. sloep. Cf. Sloop.] (Naut.) A boat. [1913 Webster]

[She] thrust the shallop from the floating strand. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Note: The term shallop is applied to boats of all sizes, from a light canoe up to a large boat with masts and sails. [1913 Webster]

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