About Galley
The surname Galley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "galig" or "gale," meaning "gall," and may have been a nickname for someone with a bitter or caustic personality. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a gallows or a place where executions took place. Another possibility is that it originated as a metonymic occupational name for a person who made or used galleys, which were long, narrow ships propelled by oars and sails. The exact meaning of the surname Galley may vary depending on the specific historical context and region.
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