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Astern

ASTERN', adv. [a or at, and stern. See Stern.] 1. In or at the hinder part of a ship; or towards the hinder part, or backwards; as, to go astern. 2. Behind a ship, at any indefinite distance.

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ASTERN', adv. [a or at, and stern. See Stern.]

1. In or at the hinder part of a ship; or towards the hinder part, or backwards; as, to go astern.

2. Behind a ship, at any indefinite distance.

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