The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Shallop \Shal"lop\, n. [F. chaloupe, probably from D. sloep. Cf.
   Sloop.] (Naut.)
   A boat.
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         [She] thrust the shallop from the floating strand.
                                                  --Spenser.
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   Note: The term shallop is applied to boats of all sizes, from
         a light canoe up to a large boat with masts and sails.
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