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gayyou

noun
gay·​you | \ ˈgā|(ˌ)(y)ü, ˈgī|\
plural -s

Definition of gayyou

: an Annamese narrow flat-bottomed boat with an outrigger and two or three masts with square sails or lugsails

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History and Etymology for gayyou

Annamese ghe hâu fine boat

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