gallow Meaning & Definition
What Does Gallow Mean?
As a verb, gallow means To frighten, alarm, scare, or terrify. It can also mean To drive or scare away. As a noun, it means Ellipsis of gallow glyph.
Gallow at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡæləʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | gallows |
| Verb forms | gallows, gallowing, gallowed |
Gallow Definition (Verb)
- To frighten, alarm, scare, or terrify.
- To drive or scare away.
- To confuse with noise.
Gallow as a Noun
- Ellipsis of gallow glyph.
Verb
- To frighten or terrify.
Synonyms of Gallow
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Gallow synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gallow
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Gallow in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gallow (third-person singular simple present gallows, present participle gallowing, simple past and past participle gallowed)
gallow (plural gallows)
Words That Rhyme With Gallow
Origin of Gallow
From Middle English *galowen, *galewen, *galwen (attested in begalewen (“to frighten”)), from Old English *gǣlwan, *gēlwan (attested in āgǣlwed, āgēlwed (“stupified, astonished, disconcerted”)), of unknown origin. Alternative forms gally, galley perhaps influenced by Middle English galyen, galien, variants of galen (“to cry out, shout, make a harsh cry”), from Old English galan (“to sing, call”). Compare also Old Norse gala (“to sing, shout, crow”), Old Norse gjalla (“to yell, shout”).
How to Pronounce Gallow
The standard pronunciation of gallow is //ˈɡæləʊ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Gallow
Is gallow a verb or a noun?
Gallow is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of gallow?
The plural of gallow is gallows.
What is the past tense of gallow?
The past tense of gallow is gallowed. The present participle is gallowing.