: raised just clear of the bottom
used of an anchor

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aweigh was in 1606

Dictionary Entries Near aweigh

Cite this Entry

“Aweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aweigh. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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