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Definition of Mizzen course
1. Noun. The lowermost sail on a mizzenmast.
Definition of Mizzen course
1. Noun. (nautical) On a mizzenmast, the lowest sail ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Mizzen Course
Literary usage of Mizzen course
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"... easier to reduce or shorten sail ; they also nave a mizzen course (cross-jack)
and carry several light stay-sails so as to catch every breath of wind. ..."
2. Winston's Cumulative Loose-leaf Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Workedited by Thomas Edward Finegan edited by Thomas Edward Finegan (1922)
"... main-royal studding-sail; 18, main-topgallant studding-sail ; 19, main- topmast
studding-sail; 20, mizzen-course (cross-jack); 21, mizzen-top-sail ; 22, ..."
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