English Explanatory Dictionary

mizzen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mizzenmast.
  2. Mizzensail.
adj
  1. Hindmost; nearest the stern.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪ.zən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mizzen.wav

Word forms

mizzen mizzens mizen missen

Etymology

From 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.

Derived words

mizzen course mizzenmast mizzensail mizzentop
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