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pinnace

noun pin·nace \ ˈpi-nəs \

Definition of pinnace

1 : a light sailing ship; especially : one used as a tender
2 : any of various ship's boats

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Origin and Etymology of pinnace

Middle French pinace, probably from Old Spanish pinaza, from pino pine, from Latin pinus

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