1. Plural of gally; to frighten or startle (chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect).
Usage: dialectal; chiefly Scottish and Northern English
2. Plural of galley; low-built sailing or rowing vessels, historically used in the Mediterranean.
Usage: historical; nautical

Examples

• The sudden noise gallies the horses in the field.
• Medieval gallies were powered by oars and sails.
• Nothing gallies him more than unexpected visitors.
• The fleet of gallies patrolled the Mediterranean coast.
• Loud thunder gallies the children at night.