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halyard
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[ˈhaljəd], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a rope used for raising and lowering a sail, yard, or flag on a sailing ship
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Origin
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late Middle English halier, from hale + -ier. The change in the ending in the 18th century was due to association with yard
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