larboard

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

L'ARBOARD, noun [Board, bord, is a side; but I know the meaning of lar. The Dutch use bakboard, and the Germans backbord.] The left hand side of a ship, when a person stands with his face to the head; opposed to starboard. L'ARBOARD, adjective Pertaining to the left hand side of a ship; as the larboard quarter.
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