pinnace

Definitions


[ˈpɪnɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small boat, typically with sails and/or several oars, forming part of the equipment of a warship or other large vessel


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French pinace, probably based on Latin pinus ‘pine’ (see pine); compare with Italian pinaccia and Spanish pinaza




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