dogvane

[ dawg-veyn, dog- ]

/ ˈdɔgˌveɪn, ˈdɒg- /

a small vane that shows the direction of the wind, mounted in a position visible to a helmsman.

Origin of dogvane

First recorded in 1760–70; dog + vane

Dogvane took advantage of this diversion to slip in another slide.

The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer |Richard Clynton
So saying he led his master away; but before they had gone very far Dogvane again stopped short.

The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer |Richard Clynton
The Buccaneer was going to reply; but Dogvane, fearing a storm, almost dragged his master away.

The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer |Richard Clynton
Dogvane, in his mind, determined that this officer should be at once replaced by one who took better care of his business.

The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer |Richard Clynton

This was official, and Dogvane looked upon it as a good sign.

The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer |Richard Clynton

dogvane

/ (ˈdɒɡˌveɪn) /

nautical a light windvane consisting of a feather or a piece of cloth or yarn mounted on the side of a vessel Also called: telltale