Timoneer

Timoneer
Timoneer Tim`o*neer", n. [F. timonier, fr. timon a helm, fr. L. temo, -onis, a pole.] A helmsman. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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  • timoneer — |tīmə|ni(ə)r, |tim noun ( s) Etymology: French timonier, from Middle French, from timon tiller, helm (from assumed Vulgar Latin timon , timo, alteration of Latin temon , temo shaft of a wagon, beam of a plow, pole) + ier ary : helmsman teach him… …   Useful english dictionary

  • timoneer — timo·neer …   English syllables

  • Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …   Wikipedia

  • timenoguy — tīˈmenəˌgī noun ( es) Etymology: probably from French timon tiller, helm + English guy more at timoneer : a rope stretched taut from a projecting obstacle to prevent rigging from chafing or fouling …   Useful english dictionary

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