English words containing galleys:

noun

A subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and forming part of a division.

Usage examples:

He commanded a brigade of 3,000 men

verb

Form into a brigade.

Usage examples:

The militia, which was brigaded with regular formations to improve its training

noun

One of the groups into which an army is divided, consisting of two or more battalions, or a group of people who are organized to perform a particular job

Usage examples:

A brigade of volunteers campaigned for his election.

adjective

Cinematographic.

noun

An ornately decorated unoccupied palanquin, borne by a camel, and formerly sent by royalty to represent themselves on the annual pilgrimage to mecca; especially that of the egyptian royal family.

adjective

Affectedly dainty in manner or gait; effeminate (typically used of a man).

Usage examples:

I don't have to go through the rest of my life with that mincing voice of yours

verb

Cut up or grind (food, especially meat) into very small pieces, typically in a machine with revolving blades.

Usage examples:

Use a food processor to mince the lamb

adjective

A mincing walk uses small, delicate steps in a way that does not look natural

Usage examples:

She took short, mincing steps., she found herself irritated by the interviewer's mincing way of ask…

noun

A wind blowing from the north-east.

Usage examples:

Historically, northeasters with an easterly track have brought the east coast its heaviest snowfalls.

noun

A storm with northeast winds, or a strong wind coming from the northeast