different between mizzen vs schooner

English

Alternative forms

• mizen

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French misaine, modified from Old French migenne (through influence from Italian mezzana), from Old Catalan mitjana, feminine of mitjan, ultimately from Latin medianus. Doublet of mean and median.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?m?.z?n/

Noun

mizzen (plural mizzens)

1. (nautical) Mizzenmast.
2. (nautical) A fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast.

Derived terms

• mizzenmast
• mizzensail
• mizzentop

Translations

Adjective

mizzen (not comparable)

1. (nautical) Hindmost; nearest the stern.

   the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.

English

Etymology

Probably from English scoon, and Dutch schoener (“schooner”), further etymology is uncertain, compare schoon (“clean”) and shunt (“to cause to move (suddenly)”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sku?n?(?)/
• Rhymes: -u?n?(?)

Noun

schooner (plural schooners)

1. (nautical) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

   Synonym: goelette
2. (Australia) A glass of beer, of a size which varies between states (Wikipedia).
3. (US) A large goblet or drinking glass, used for lager or ale (Wikipedia).
4. (historical) A covered wagon used by emigrants.

Usage notes

• (sailing ship): Variants exist, such as with additional square sails on the fore topmast. Compare ketch and yawl which have a main and a mizzen mast.
• (size of glass): A schooner is one of the larger measures, except in South Australia, where it is smaller. See Beer in Australia: Beer glasses for details.

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