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noun
An undesirable, difficult, or burdensome situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literary, rare
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noun
A group of people regarded as troublesome or unwelcome.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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History
Borrowed from French galère, from Latin galea (“galley”). Originally referred to a type of ship, then metaphorically to difficult situations or unpleasant groups of people.
