hounds
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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
Origin of HOUNDS
Middle English houne, from Old Norse hūnn knob at the top of a masthead
First Known Use: 15th century
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