mizzen
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Borrowed 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.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɪ.zən/
Noun
mizzen (plural mizzens)
- (nautical) Mizzenmast.
- (nautical) A fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast.
Derived terms
Translations
mizzenmast — see mizzenmast
mizzenmast sail
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Adjective
mizzen (not comparable)
- (nautical) Hindmost; nearest the stern.
- the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.
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