BUMKINS

Noun

bumkins

plural of bumkin

Source: Wiktionary


BUMKIN

Bum"kin, n. Etym: [Boom a beam + -kin. See Bumpkin.] (Naut.)

Definition: A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) Onr from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen. [Written also boomkin.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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