mizzen
Hindmost; nearest the sternHindmost; nearest the stern.
/ˈmɪ.zən/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Hindmost; nearest the stern.
the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.
Origin
From Middle English mesan, meseyn, myson, from Middle French misaine, modified from Old FrFrom Middle English mesan, meseyn, myson, from Middle French misaine, modified from Old French migenne (through influence from Italian mezzana), from Old Catalan mitjana, feminine of mitjan, ultimately from Latin medianus. Doublet of mean and median.
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