square-rigged

adjective

ˈskwer-ˈrigd

: having or equipped with a square rig

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First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of square-rigged was in 1769

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square-rigged

adjective

ˈskwa(ə)r-ˈrigd,

ˈskwe(ə)r-

: having the principal sails extended on yards fastened in a horizontal position to the masts at their center

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