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1mizzen
noun miz·zen \ˈmi-zən\
Definition of MIZZEN
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: a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
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miz·zen also miz·en \ˈmi-zən\
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Origin of MIZZEN
Middle English mesan, probably from Old Spanish mesana sail set amidships, from Catalan mitjana, from feminine of mitjan of the middle, from Latin medianus — more at median
First Known Use: 15th century
2mizzen
adjective
Definition of MIZZEN
: of or relating to the mizzenmast
Variants of MIZZEN
mizzen also mizen
First Known Use of MIZZEN
15th century
MIZZEN Defined for Kids
mizzen
noun miz·zen \ˈmi-zən\
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