galeid|ˈgeɪlɪɪd| [ad.mod.L. Galeidæ, f.Galeus=Gr. γαλεός, name of the typical genus.] A shark of the family Galeidæ (Cent.Dict.). Hence gaˈleidan[see -an]= galeid. 1868Sir J. Richardson, etc. Museum Nat.Hist. II. 164 Order XII Galeods or Sharks..Family V.—Galeidans (Galeidæ).