mizzen
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈmɪ.zən/
Noun

mizzen (plural mizzens)

  1. (nautical) Mizzenmast.
  2. (nautical) A fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast.
Translations Adjective

mizzen (not comparable)

  1. (nautical) Hindmost; nearest the stern.
    the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.



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