achtern

German (Berlin)

/ˈaxtɐn/

adverb
Definitions
  • (nautical) abaft in the back of the ship

Etymology

Derived from German Low German achtern (in the back) derived from Middle Low German achter.

Origin

Middle Low German

achter

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