ἱστοδόκη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • mast-holder, a piece of wood standing up from the stern, on which the mast rested when let down

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἱστός (web, mast, tissue, loom, beam) + Ancient Greek δοχή (container)+ Ancient Greek δοκή.

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Ancient Greek

δοκή

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