larboard
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of larboard
1300–50; Middle English laddeborde (perhaps literally, loading side; see lade, board); later larborde (by analogy with starboard )
Example Sentences
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So with that intent, one dropt on our starboard side called the la Fue and the other dropt on our larboard side called the Doubtable, they kept a very hot fire for some time.
From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2010
When a piece of timber was intended for the larboard side, it would be marked thus—“L.”
From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass
On the larboard side of the boat, a huge stone hand was visible just below the water.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Along about three bells Nat came on deck with his spyglass and went to the larboard rail.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
She was in charge of leading the work songs for the larboard watch, singing out line after line for the rest of the watch to repeat as they hauled sheets or turned the capstan.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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