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First Known Use: 1716
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a ship that has usually two masts with the larger mast located toward the center and the shorter mast toward the front
: a large, tall glass
See words that rhyme with schooner Spanish Central: Translation of schooner Nglish: Translation of schooner for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about schooner
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