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clipper

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as in yacht, cutter

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The first known use of clipper was in the 14th century

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“Clipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clipper. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.

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