taffarel

[ taf-er-uh l, -uh-rel ]

/ ˈtæf ər əl, -əˌrɛl /

taffrail.

Origin of taffarel

1615–25; < Middle Dutch tafereel, variant (by dissimilation) of tafeleel < French (dial.) tavlel tableau

taeniid, taenioid, taf, tafe, tafelwein, taffarel, taffeta, taffeta weave, taffrail, taffy, taffy apple

She was very heavily rigged, with her main mast raking over the tafferel, and full of men.

Tom Cringle's Log |Michael Scott
A small red square flag was hoisted on an ornamented staff at the tafferel, and many long spears bristled along the quarters.

Embassy to the Eastern Courts of Cochin-China, Siam, and Muscat |Edmund Roberts
He then looked up with a languishing eye at little Dicky Phantom, whom Lennox was now holding on the tafferel.

The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. I of 2) |Michael Scott
At this time Sir Oliver was looking out close by the tafferel, with his trumpet in his hand.

The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. I of 2) |Michael Scott

I stretched myself half over the tafferel, and looked for the schooner.

Tales from Blackwood |Various