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brigsail

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[brig-seyl, brig-suhl] / ˈbrɪgˌseɪl, ˈbrɪg səl /

noun

Nautical.

a large gaffsail on the mainmast or trysail mast of a brig.

Etymology

Origin of brigsail

brig ( def. ) + sail

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