Besan

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch bezaan.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Besan m (strong, genitive Besans, plural Besane)

  1. (nautical) mizzen, mizzensail
    Synonym: Besansegel
  2. (nautical) mizzen, mizzenmast
    Synonym: Besanmast

Declension

Declension of Besan [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Besan die Besane
genitive eines des Besans der Besane
dative einem dem Besan den Besanen
accusative einen den Besan die Besane

Derived terms

  • Besanstagsegel

Further reading

  • “Besan” in Duden online
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