MIZZENS

Noun

mizzens

plural of mizzen

Source: Wiktionary


MIZZEN

Miz"zen, a. Etym: [It. mezzana, fr. mezzano middle, fr. mezzo middle, half: cf. F. misaine foresail. See Mezzo.] (Naut.)

Definition: Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.

Miz"zen, n. (Naut.)

Definition: The hindmost of the fore and aft sails of a three-masted vessel; also, the spanker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BARGAIN

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