Gallowglass
What is a "gallowglass" from the novel, Gallowglass?
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A "gallowglass" was a chieftain's bodyguard, sworn to stand constantly at his master's right hand, ready to taste food and drink and hurl himself in front of hostile spears or battle axes.
Gallowglass