dogvane

American

[dawg-vayn, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌveɪn, ˈdɒg- /

noun

Nautical.

a small vane that shows the direction of the wind, mounted in a position visible to a helmsperson.

dogvane British

/ ˈdɒɡˌveɪn /

noun

Also called: telltale. nautical a light windvane consisting of a feather or a piece of cloth or yarn mounted on the side of a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of dogvane

First recorded in 1760–70; dog + vane

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dogvane

"Here, Lauritz, you young scamp, go aloft and clear the dogvane."

From Skipper Worse by Alexander Lange Kielland

Suddenly they all sprang up, for yonder, from his death-bed Jacob Worse cried out: "Lauritz, you young scamp, go aloft and clear the dogvane!"

From Skipper Worse by Alexander Lange Kielland

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