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brigantine

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪg(ə)ntiːn/

Definition of brigantine

noun

  • a two-masted sailing ship with a square-rigged foremast and a mainmast rigged fore and aft.

Origin:

early 16th century (denoting a small vessel used by pirates): from Old French, from Italian brigantino, from brigante (see brigand)

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