rob|and

rob|and
rob|and «ROB uhnd», noun.
a short piece of spun yarn or other material used to secure a sail to a yard, gaff, or the like. Also, robbin.
[earlier Scottish raband, perhaps < Scandinavian (compare Old Icelandic rābenda bend a sail)]

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