larboard
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of larboard
1300–50; Middle English laddeborde (perhaps literally, loading side; see lade, board); later larborde (by analogy with starboard )
Example Sentences
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So with that intent, one dropt on our starboard side called the la Fue and the other dropt on our larboard side called the Doubtable, they kept a very hot fire for some time.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 19, 2010
The larboard watch stumbled from the shelter of the forecastle, blinking at the brightness.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
When the cliffs of Yaros appeared off their larboard bows, he found his three lost ships waiting for him, just as Moqorro had promised.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Mr. Collins said, “Lay below the larboard watch!”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
Roily Duckfield was pushing at the starboard pole, Yandry at the larboard.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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