Galloway
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A tough black breed of beef cattle from Scotland that lives well in cold weather
- noun
- /ˈɡæloʊˌweɪ/
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- The farmers were proud to raise Galloway cattle for their resilience in the harsh Scottish winters.
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The Galloway breed is popular among ranchers due to its quality beef and sturdy nature.
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Known for their adaptability, Galloway cattle can thrive in tough, cold climates.
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About half the clothiers in Armley in 1806 had small plots, some with "only half a rood to hold tenters... and others two or three acres, those that can keep a cow or a galloway."
Academic text (1993)
Surface Forms
Etymology
Galloway (the cattle) is named after the Galloway region in Scotland, because this breed was first kept there. So the cattle take their name from the place and their hardiness matches the rough hills of that area.