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galley-west
gal·ley-west


adverb 
Definition:
 
into confusion or destruction: into a state of disorder, confusion, or destruction ( archaic slang )

[Late 19th century. Alteration of Colly-west "awry" < Collyweston, village in Northamptonshire, England]
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