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stern

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. stern (noun)
  2. Stern (biographical name)

2stern

noun

Definition of STERN

1
: the rear end of a boat
2
: a hinder or rear part : the last or latter part
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Origin of STERN

Middle English, rudder, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stjōrn steering, rudder; akin to Old English stīeran to steer — more at steer
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Nautical Terms

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

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