Definitions for: Mizzen

[n] fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
[n] third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy

Webster (1913) Definition: Miz"zen, a. [It. mezzana, fr. mezzano middle, fr. mezzo
middle, half: cf. F. misaine foresail. See Mezzo.] (Naut.)
Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails,
etc.

Miz"zen, n. (Naut.)
The hindmost of the fore and aft sails of a three-masted
vessel; also, the spanker.

Synonyms: mizen, mizenmast, mizzenmast

See Also: fore-and-aft sail, mast

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