Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SHAL'LOP, n. [Fr. chaloupe; Sp. and Port. chalupa; G. schaluppe. This word is changed into sloop; but the two words have now different significations.]

1. A sort of large boat with two masts, and usually rigged like a schooner. – Mar. Dict.
2. A small light vessel with a small main-mast and fore-mast, with lug-sails. – Encyc.