taffrail

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

taff·rail

noun \ˈtaf-ˌrāl, -rəl\

Definition of TAFFRAIL

1
: the upper part of the stern of a wooden ship
2
: a rail around the stern of a ship

Origin of TAFFRAIL

modification of Dutch tafereel, from Middle Dutch, panel, from Old French tablel — more at tableau
First Known Use: circa 1704

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