brigantine

noun

brig·​an·​tine ˈbri-gən-ˌtēn How to pronounce brigantine (audio)
: a 2-masted sailing ship that is square-rigged except for a fore-and-aft mainsail

Examples of brigantine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel. Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 6 Mar. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French brigantin, from Old Italian brigantino, from brigante

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brigantine was in 1525

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“Brigantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brigantine. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

brigantine

noun
brig·​an·​tine ˈbrig-ən-ˌtēn How to pronounce brigantine (audio)
: a square-rigged ship with two masts but without a square mainsail

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