Hypertext Webster Gateway: "larboard"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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}.
Note: Larboard is a nearly obsolete term, having been
superseded by port to avoid liability of confusion with
starboard, owing to similarity of sound.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Larboard \Lar"board`\, a.
On or pertaining to the left-hand side of a vessel; port; as,
the larboard quarter.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
larboard
adj : on the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft when facing
forward; "the port side" [syn: {port}, {left}] [ant: {starboard}]
n : the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the
bow or nose [syn: {port}] [ant: {starboard}]
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