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 Galaxy (The).Galen (g hard). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Gale’s Compound.
 
Powdered glass mixed with gunpowder to render it nonexplosive. Dr. Gale is the patentee.   1
 


 Galaxy (The).Galen (g hard). 

 
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