EUPHROE

Etymology

Noun

euphroe (plural euphroes)

(nautical) A long wooden slat, with holes for cords, that holds up an awning.

Source: Wiktionary


Eu"phroe, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]

Definition: A block or long slat of wood, perforated for the passage of the crowfoot, or cords by which an awning is held up. [Written also uphroe and uvrou.] Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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