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stern (2)

stern [ sturn ]


noun  (plural sterns)
Definition:
 
1. rear of ship: the rear part of a ship or boat

2. back part: the rear part of something



adjective 
Definition:
 
in rear: located at or resembling the stern

[13th century. Probably < Old Norse stjórn "rudder" < Germanic]
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