press of sail

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Definitions of press of sail words

noun press of sail as much sail as the wind or other conditions will permit a ship to carry. 1
noun press of sail the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditions 0
noun press of sail the maximum amount of sail that a ship can safely carry under given wind conditions 0

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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