dogvane

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A small vane of bunting, feathers, or other light material, carried at the masthead to indicate the direction of the wind.
  • (obsolete) A cockade worn on a hat (worn in the British Navy in the 18th and 19th centuries)

Etymology

Compound from English dog + English vane.

Origin

English

vane

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