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mizzenmast

noun miz·zen·mast \-ˌmast, -məst\

Definition of MIZZENMAST

:  the mast aft or next aft of the mainmast in a ship
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First Known Use of MIZZENMAST

15th century
MIZZENMAST Defined for Kids

mizzenmast

noun miz·zen·mast \ˈmi-zən-ˌmast, -məst\

Definition of MIZZENMAST for Kids

:  the mast behind or next behind the mainmast

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