Brigantine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brigantine is a noun meaning (nautical) a two-masted vessel, square-rigged on the foremast, but fore-and-aft-rigged mainsail with a square-rig above it on the mainmast.
Meaning
(nautical) a two-masted vessel, square-rigged on the foremast, but fore-and-aft-rigged mainsail with a square-rig above it on the mainmast.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of brigandine.
Example Sentences
The Galles and thoſe pilling Briggandines, That yeerely ſaile to the Uenetian goulfe, And houer in the ſtraightes for Chriſtians wracke, Shall lie at anchor in the Iſle Aſant.
Word Forms
- brigantines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brig, barquentine, barque, barkantine, topmast, barkentine.
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