I. noun
also miz·en ˈmi-z ə n
Etymology: Middle English mesan, probably from Old Spanish mesana sail set amidships, from Catalan mitjana, from feminine of mitjan of the middle, from Latin medianus — more at median
Date: 15th century
1. : a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast
2. : mizzenmast
II. adjective
also mizen
Date: 15th century
: of or relating to the mizzenmast