dromond

dromond
/drom"euhnd, drum"-/, n.
a large, fast-sailing ship of the Middle Ages.
Also, dromon /drom"euhn, drum"-/.
[1300-50; ME dromund < AF dromund, dromo(u)n < LL dromo, s. dromon- < Gk drómon swift ship, deriv. of drómos a running]

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  • dromond — large single sailed ship powered by rowers Nautical Terms …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • dromond — n. large single sailed ship powered by rowers in the Middle Ages …   English contemporary dictionary

  • dromond — drom·ond …   English syllables

  • dromond — /ˈdrɒmənd/ (say dromuhnd), /ˈdrʌm / (say drum ) noun a large, fast sailing vessel of the Middle Ages. {Middle English dromon, from Late Latin dromo, from Late Greek dromōn light vessel, from Greek dromos a running} …  

  • dromond —   n. large medieval sailing ship …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • dromond — n. hist. a large medieval ship used for war or commerce. Etymology: ME f. OF dromon(t) f. LL dromo onis f. late Gk dromon light vessel …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Dromon — Reconstruction of an early 10th century Byzantine bireme dromon, based on the Tactica of Emperor Leo VI the Wise. Notice the lateen sails, the aft and mid castles, and the Greek fire siphon in front (bow). The dromon (from Greek δρόμων, dromōn, i …   Wikipedia

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