noun
- Plural of galloway; a small, sturdy horse breed originating from Galloway in Scotland, typically black or dark-colored.
- Plural of galloway; a type of lightweight, hooded cloak or overcoat worn in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the breed; Historically used as a working horse for riding and carrying goods
Usage: archaic; Also called a 'galloway coat'
Examples
- The farmer kept several galloways in the pasture for farm work.
- Galloway horses are known for their strength and endurance despite their small size.
- The breed of galloways has been raised in Scotland for centuries.
- In historical portraits, gentlemen wore galloways as fashionable outerwear.
- The stable housed three galloways that were used for riding across the moorland.