schooner

Definitions


[ˈskuːnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast

- a glass for drinking a large measure of sherry


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: perhaps from dialect scun ‘skim along’, influenced by Dutch words beginning with sch-




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