larboard

[ lahr-bawrd, -bohrd; Nautical lahr-berd ]

noun

1. (formerly) port ²( def 1 ).

adjective

1. (formerly) port ²( def 2, 3 )

larboard

/ ˈlɑːbəd /

noun

1. nautical a former word for port 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of larboard¹

1300–50; Middle English laddeborde (perhaps literally, loading side; lade, board ); later larborde (by analogy with starboard )

Word History and Origins

Origin of larboard¹

C14 laddeborde (changed to larboard by association with starboard ), from laden to load + borde board

Example Sentences

But whose are the ships lying out yonder on the larboard of the Danes?

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The Durande having settled down more on the larboard than on the starboard side, the right paddle-box was higher than the left.

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He severed the four slings which fixed the four chains from the funnel on the larboard and the starboard sides.

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In the midst of this confusion I heard the mate give orders for lowering the larboard quarter boat.

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Took larboard watch eight bells last night; was relieved by Abramoff, but did not go to bunk.

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