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taff·rail
\ˈtafrə̇l; ˈtaˌfrāl, ˈtaiˌf-\ noun
also taf·fer·el \ˈtaf(ə)rə̇l\
(-s)
Etymology: taffrail alteration (influenced by rail) of tafferel; tafferel from Dutch tafereel, from Middle Dutch, picture, from Old French tablel picture, tableau — more at tableau
1. : the upper flat part of the stern of a wooden ship often ornamented with carvings
2. : a rail around the stern of a ship |