LARBOARD


Meaning of LARBOARD in English

I. ˈlärbərd, ˈlȧbəd noun

Etymology: alteration (influenced by starboard ) of Middle English ladeborde, latheborde, latebord, perhaps from laden to load + bord ship's side — more at lade , board

: the left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward the bow : port — opposed to starboard

II. adjective

: port

the larboard side of a ship

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