buntline

noun

bunt·​line ˈbənt-ˌlīn How to pronounce buntline (audio) -lən How to pronounce buntline (audio)
: one of the lines attached to the foot of a square sail to haul the sail up to the yard for furling

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of buntline was in 1627

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“Buntline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buntline. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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