[star.board] n [ME sterbord, fr. OE steorbord, fr. steor- steering oar + bord ship's side--more at steer, board] (bef. 12c): the right side of a ship or aircraft looking forward--compare port
[2]starboard adj (15c): of, relating to, or situated to starboard [3]starboard vt (1598): to turn or put (a helm or rudder) to the right