balinger

noun

bal·​in·​ger

ˈbalə̇njə(r)

plural -s

: a small British seagoing ship of the 15th to 17th centuries

Word History

Etymology

Middle English balynger, from Middle French balengier, baleinier whale ship, from baleine whale

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