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gallivant

[gal-uh-vant, gal-uh-vant] / ˈgæl əˌvænt, ˌgæl əˈvænt /


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Kötting's breakthrough 1997 feature, Gallivant, was a one-of-a-kind trip around the British coastline accompanied by his grandmother and seven-year-old daughter, Eden, who has a brain condition called Joubert syndrome, which affects coordination and balance.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2012

"I first met Andrew, really, by seeing Gallivant," says Sinclair, stretching out his legs.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2012

"Hand me that check!" said Mr. Gallivant in a most decisive tone and with a profoundly irritated air.

From Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York A Series of Stories and Sketches Portraying Many Singular Phases of Metropolitan Life by Beard, Harry

Mr. Gallivant slid into his overcoat, prinked up his scarlet tie, and walked breezily into Wall Street.

From Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York A Series of Stories and Sketches Portraying Many Singular Phases of Metropolitan Life by Beard, Harry

Mr. Gallivant was born a gentleman and educated a lawyer.

From Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York A Series of Stories and Sketches Portraying Many Singular Phases of Metropolitan Life by Beard, Harry




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