PINNACE

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne.

2.
n.

A man-of-war's boat. Whilst our pinnace anchors in the Downs. Shak.

3.
n.

A procuress; a pimp. [Obs.] B. Jonson.


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