[syn: port, larboard]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Larboard \Lar"board`\, n. [Lar- is of uncertain origin, possibly
the same as lower, i. e., humbler in rank, because the
starboard side is considered by mariners as higher in rank;
cf. D. laag low, akin to E. low. See Board, n., 8.] (Naut.)
The left-hand side of a ship to one on board facing toward
the bow; port; -- opposed to starboard.
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Note: Larboard is a nearly obsolete term, having been
superseded by port to avoid liability of confusion
with starboard, owing to similarity of sound.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Larboard \Lar"board`\, a.
On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as,
the larboard quarter.
[1913 Webster] Larcener
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
larboard
adj 1: located on the left side of a ship or aircraft [syn:
port, larboard]
n 1: the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is
aboard and facing the bow or nose [syn: larboard, port]
[ant: starboard]