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See Capuchin, 3 (a).

A European mountain trout (Salvelinus alpinus); -- called also Bavarian charr.

A kind of ketch very common in the Levant, which has neither topgallant sail nor mizzen topsail.

before-mentioned; already spoken of or specified; aforesaid; -- used chiefly in legal style.

An antelope (Saiga Tartarica) native of the plains of Siberia and Eastern Russia. The male has erect annulated horns, and tufts of long hair beneath the eyes and ears.

Same as Saker. [Obs.]

ade serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water. Behoves him now both sail and oar. Milton.

Capable of being sailed over; navigable; as, a sailable river.

A boat propelled by a sail or sails.

Duck or canvas used in making sails.

A sailor. [R.] Sir P. Sidney.

The banner fish, or spikefish (Histiophorus.)

The act of one who, or that which, sails; the motion of a vessel on water, impelled by wind or steam; the act of starting on a voyage.

Destitute of sails. Pollok.

One whose occupation is to make or repair sails. -- Sail"mak`ing, n.

One who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels; one who understands the practical management of ships; one of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

Like a sail. [R.] Drayton.

Lard; grease. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.]

The squirrel monkey.

Said. Shak.