Definition of brigantine
: a 2-masted sailing ship that is square-rigged except for a fore-and-aft mainsail
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Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.
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Origin and Etymology of brigantine
Middle French brigantin, from Old Italian brigantino, from brigante
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