How Do You Spell GALLOW?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "gallow" is spelled with two L's, but it is pronounced with only one L sound. This may be confusing to some, but it is actually a common English spelling convention. The first L is there to indicate that the vowel sound in the word is "short" rather than "long". This is represented in IPA phonetic transcription as /gæləʊ/. So, despite its unusual spelling, the word "gallow" is actually pronounced with just one L sound, as in "galloping".

GALLOW Meaning and Definition

1. Gallow is a noun that refers to a wooden structure or framework, typically in the form of a tall upright post with a crossbeam, used for the purpose of executing or hanging convicted criminals. It has historical significance and is associated with the practice of public executions. The term often brings to mind images of the gallows, which were commonly used in Europe and North America during the medieval and early modern periods.

   The gallow is primarily used for hanging individuals condemned to death as a form of capital punishment. It served as a visible symbol of justice and deterrence, aiming to instill fear and discourage criminal activities within society. The construction of a gallow usually involved sturdy, durable materials to support the weight of the condemned person and ensure the execution was carried out effectively.

   The term "gallow" is rooted in Old English and Middle English, with similar variations found in various Germanic languages. Its etymology can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "galgaz," which means "pole" or "tree." Over time, the word has evolved to specifically refer to the structure used for executions.

   Today, the use of gallows as a method of execution has largely been abolished in many countries, as it is considered cruel and inhumane. However, historical monuments or replicas may still exist as reminders of this once-pervasive form of punishment.

Common Misspellings for GALLOW

• gzllow
• gsllow
• gwllow
• gqllow
• gaklow
• gaplow
• gaolow
• galkow
• galpow
• galoow
• gallkw
• galllw
• gallpw
• gall0w
• gall9w
• galloe
• gallo3
• gallo2
• vgallow

Etymology of GALLOW

The word "gallow" derives from the Old English term "galga", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*galgō". It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₂el-" meaning "to grow, nourish", which also gave rise to words such as "elder" and "alder", referring to a type of tree associated with nourishment and growth. In the context of "gallow", it refers to the wooden structure used for hanging criminals.

Similar spelling words for GALLOW

• gall,
• Gail,
• gaul,
• gallaway,
• galway,
• gala,
• galley,
• galli,
• Galea,
• galle,
• gale,
• Galey,
• gaol,
• Gayle,
• gael,
• gaal,
• Gallo,
• gaily,
• gal,
• gawel,
• gayal,
• galloway,
• gailey,
• gallia,
• gayly,
• Gayla.

Conjugate verb Gallow

CONDITIONAL

I would gallow

you would gallow

he/she/it would gallow

we would gallow

they would gallow

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be gallowing

you would be gallowing

he/she/it would be gallowing

we would be gallowing

they would be gallowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have gallow

you would have gallow

he/she/it would have gallow

we would have gallow

they would have gallow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been gallowing

you would have been gallowing

he/she/it would have been gallowing

we would have been gallowing

they would have been gallowing

FUTURE

I will gallow

you will gallow

he/she/it will gallow

we will gallow

they will gallow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be gallowing

you will be gallowing

he/she/it will be gallowing

we will be gallowing

they will be gallowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gallowed

you will have gallowed

he/she/it will have gallowed

we will have gallowed

they will have gallowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been gallowing

you will have been gallowing

he/she/it will have been gallowing

we will have been gallowing

they will have been gallowing

IMPERATIVE

you gallow

we let´s gallow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to gallow

PAST

I gallowed

you gallowed

he/she/it gallowed

we gallowed

they gallowed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was gallowing

you were gallowing

he/she/it was gallowing

we were gallowing

they were gallowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

gallowed

PAST PERFECT

I had gallowed

you had gallowed

he/she/it had gallowed

we had gallowed

they had gallowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been gallowing

you had been gallowing

he/she/it had been gallowing

we had been gallowing

they had been gallowing

PRESENT

I gallow

you gallow

he/she/it gallows

we gallow

they gallow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am gallowing

you are gallowing

he/she/it is gallowing

we are gallowing

they are gallowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

gallowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gallowed

you have gallowed

he/she/it has gallowed

we have gallowed

they have gallowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been gallowing

you have been gallowing

he/she/it has been gallowing

we have been gallowing

they have been gallowing