fore-and-aft·er \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|aftə(r)\noun (-s) Etymology:fore-and-aft (rig) + -er 1. a.: a ship with a fore-and-aft rig; especially: schooner b.: something arranged fore and aft (as a longitudinal member dividing a hatchway) 2.: a cocked hat worn with peaks in front and back