Plural of galleass; large hybrid warships that combined oars and sails during the Age of Exploration.
Plural form of galleass, from Italian galeazza. The form reflects the Italian origin with English plural ending.
The galleass represents a fascinating moment when naval technology was transitioning between the oar-powered Mediterranean galleys and the sail-powered Atlantic caravels that would dominate exploration.
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