skysail

noun

sky·​sail ˈskī-ˌsāl How to pronounce skysail (audio)
-səl
: the sail above the royal

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skysail was in 1807

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Cite this Entry

“Skysail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skysail. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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