larboard

noun

lar·​board ˈlär-bərd How to pronounce larboard (audio)
larboard adjective

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ladeborde

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of larboard was in the 14th century

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“Larboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larboard. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

larboard

noun
lar·​board ˈlär-bərd How to pronounce larboard (audio)
larboard adjective

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