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gal

noun \ ˈgal \

Definition of gal

:girl, woman

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Origin and Etymology of gal

alteration of girl, by loss of [r] and vowel raising

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gal

noun

Definition of gal

:a unit of acceleration equivalent to one centimeter per second per second —used especially for values of gravity

Origin and Etymology of gal

Galileo Galilei

Other Weights and Measures Terms

avoirdupois weight, calorie, denier, kip, pace, twain

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gal

abbreviation

Definition of gal

1 gallery
2 gallon

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Gal

abbreviation

Definition of Gal

Galatians

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antediluvian, apocalyptic, apocrypha, behemoth

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GAL Defined for Kids

gal.

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Definition of gal. for Students

gallon

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gal

abbreviation

medical Definition of gal

1 galactose
2 gallon

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GAL

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legal Definition of GAL

guardian ad litem

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