English Explanatory Dictionary

pinnace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light boat, traditionally propelled by sails, but sometimes a rowboat, and usually serving to carry messages among the larger ships of a fleet.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪ.nɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pinnace.wav

Word forms

pinnace pinnaces

Etymology

From Middle French pinasse, from Spanish pinaza, from pino (“pine”) + -aza.

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