stay

¹stay

noun \ˈstā\

Definition of STAY

1

: a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast

2

: ¹guy

Origin of STAY

Middle English, from Old English stæg; akin to Old Norse stag stay

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard

Rhymes with STAY

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