Besan

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch bezaan.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Besan m (strong, genitive Besans, plural Besane)

  1. (nautics) mizzen, mizzensail
    Synonym: Besansegel
  2. (nautics) mizzen, mizzenmast
    Synonym: Besanmast

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Further reading

  • Besan” in Duden online