shipside

[ ship-sahyd ]

noun

1. the area alongside a ship, as on a pier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shipside¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; ship ¹ + side ¹

Example Sentences

Ridley's affectionate farewell on that occasion to George Shipside and his wife will not be forgotten.

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Ridley was led to the stake in 1555, at which time the above George Shipside was just thirty years of age.

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Transportation methods from plantation to shipside naturally vary with local topographical and economic conditions.

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Dr. Ridley then took off his gown and tippet, and gave them to his brother-in-law, Mr. Shipside.

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