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mizzen

mizzen [ mízz'n ]


noun  (plural mizzens)
Definition:
 
1. sail on mizzenmast: a sail on a mizzenmast

2. sailing 
Same as  mizzenmast




adjective 
Definition:
 
of mizzenmast: relating to or used on a mizzenmast or its sail

[15th century. < French misaine 'foresail, foremast' < Latin medianus 'of the middle, median']
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