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galley slave
gal·ley slave (plural gal·ley slaves)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. enslaved oarsman: formerly, one of a team of convicts or slaves forced to row a galley
2. drudge: somebody who is given menial tasks to do ( dated humorous )

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