taffrail

noun

taff·​rail ˈtaf-ˌrāl 

-rəl

1

: the upper part of the stern of a wooden ship

2

: a rail around the stern of a ship

Word History

Etymology

modification of Dutch tafereel, from Middle Dutch, panel, from Old French tablel — more at tableau

First Known Use

circa 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

taffrail

noun

taff·​rail ˈtaf-ˌrāl 

-rəl

: the rail around the stern of a ship