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XEBEC

\zˈɛbɛk], \zˈɛbɛk], \z_ˈɛ_b_ɛ_k]\

Definitions of XEBEC

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A three-masted ship of the Mediterranean Sea; formerly used by Algerian pirates. Also, zebec.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A small three-masted vessel, used in the Mediterrancan Sea, formerly used by the Algerine pirates.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A small three-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean Sea.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Spanish] A small, three-masted vessel, used in the Mediterranean sea. It carries two large, square sails, or, when close hauled, large lateen sails.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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