Mizzen
Alternative spellings
Origin
From Middle French misaine, modified from Old French migenne (through influence from Italian mezzana), from Catalan mitjana, feminine of mitjan, ultimately from Latin medianus.
Full definition of mizzen
Noun
mizzen
(plural mizzens)- (nautical) mizzenmast
- (nautical) A fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast.
Derived terms
Adjective
mizzen
- (nautical) Hindmost; nearest the stern.the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.