galbreath

/ˈɡæl.bɹiːθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a Scottish surname of Irish origin, or a variant of Galbraith

“The Galbreath family has a long history in the Scottish Highlands.”

2. verb

to breathe or inhale with a hissing sound, often used in the context of steam engines

“The old steam engine was said to galbreath loudly as it worked.”

Synonyms

  • breath
  • exhale

Antonyms

  • inhale
  • smother