LONGSHIP


Meaning of LONGSHIP in English

/lawng"ship', long"-/ , n.

a medieval ship used in northern Europe esp. by the Norse, having a long, narrow, open hull, a single square sail, and a large number of oars, which provided most of the propulsion.

[ 1560-70; LONG 1 + SHIP ]

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