down-easter

down-east·er

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Definitions of down-easter word

noun down-easter a full-rigged ship built in New England in the late 19th century, usually of wood and relatively fast. 1
noun down-easter a native or inhabitant of Maine. 1
noun down-easter a native or inhabitant of New England. 1
noun down-easter Canadian. a native or resident of the Maritime Provinces. 1

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1810-20; down East + -er1

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