larboard

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}]
    

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         superseded by {port} to avoid liability of confusion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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Larboard \Lar"board`\, a.
   On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as,
   the larboard quarter.
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