brig

brig n The rig of a sailing vessel was known by her sails. A birg could never be a full-rigged she must have three masts and be square rigged on all three. [sentences apparently garble] A brig has only two masts and to qualify for the name, she must be square rigged on both. PRINTED ITEM WK Not used...

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Summary:brig n The rig of a sailing vessel was known by her sails. A birg could never be a full-rigged she must have three masts and be square rigged on all three. [sentences apparently garble] A brig has only two masts and to qualify for the name, she must be square rigged on both. PRINTED ITEM WK Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp