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bâbord

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See also: babord

French

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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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

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

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bâbord m (plural bâbords)

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

Descendants

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  • Spanish: babor

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Anagrams

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Norman

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Etymology

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From Old Norse bakborði.

Noun

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bâbord m (plural bâbords)

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