Etymology

gali

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Today it means: An alleyway or side street. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Hindustani
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  1. Hindustani · borrowed from
  2. English todaygali

Borrowed from Hindustani گَلی (galī) / गली (galī).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. An alleyway or side street.

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