bâbord

See also: babord

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Dutch bakboord (from bak (“rear”) +‎ boord (“board”)), because the pilot was formerly located on the starboard and turned his back to the other side.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ba.bɔʁ/, /bɑ.bɔʁ/
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Noun

bâbord m (plural bâbords)

  1. port (left-hand side of a vessel)
    Antonym: tribord

Descendants
  • → Spanish: babor

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Norman

Etymology

From Old Norse bakborði.

Noun

bâbord m (plural bâbords)

  1. (nautical) port (left-hand side of a vessel)
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