First Known Use: 15th century
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hounds
noun plural \ˈhau̇n(d)z\
Definition of HOUNDS
: the framing at the masthead of a ship that supports the heel of the topmast and the upper parts of the lower rigging
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Origin of HOUNDS
Middle English houne, from Old Norse hūnn knob at the top of a masthead
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