mizzen

mizzen Definition

miz·zen (miz′ən)

adjective

of the mizzenmast

Etymology: LME meseyn < or akin to MFr misaine < It mezzana, fem. of mezzano, middle < L medianus: see median

noun

mizzen Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

lateen: Detail on the Bedford seal is hard to distinguish but both ships clearly had a square rigged mainmast and a lateen mizzen.

Modifies a noun

mast: The slot for the mizzen mast was uncovered, being directly in line with the propeller shaft.
sail: Witness got a sketch of the mizzen sail of the trawler.
topsail: Another impeccably written adventure, by the end of which you should be able to identify a mizzen topsail in your sleep.
staysail: Flying jibs on bowsprits, mizzen staysails, square sails, you name it, one of our members has tried it.
top: For I¹ve got ' old of ' er larboard portside Mainbrace mizzen top!

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