drabbler

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A piece of canvas fastened by lacing to the bonnet of a sail, to give it a greater depth or more drop.

Etymology

Suffix from English drabble (make wet and dirty by dragging through the mud).

Origin

English

drabble

Gloss

make wet and dirty by dragging through the mud

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