PINNACE


Meaning of PINNACE in English

[ 'pɪnɪs ]

■ noun chiefly historical a small boat forming part of the equipment of a warship or other large vessel.

Origin

C16: from Fr. pinace , prob. based on L. pinus (see pine 1 ).

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