nef
9.9
A large ship in poems or old stories
- noun
- /nɛf/
- Archaic
:
nef
- In the 14th century, a mighty nef sailed across the ocean, carrying treasures and tales of distant lands.
Examples
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The ancient manuscript described a grand nef that was the pride of the king's fleet.
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Anyway, now I realize he was fhrowing out a nef.
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The developer in Stuborn was allowed to file a comprehensive permit only because the HAC held that the NEF was a government subsidy program.
Academic text (2001) -
During medieval feasts, a beautifully crafted nef was placed on the table, showcasing the lord's wealth.
Synonyms
ship
vsnef
∞
1.0
A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea
is an old poetic word used instead of that general sea craft
vessel
vsnef
698
3.3
A large boat or ship used for travel on water
is an archaic poetic term for that same large watercraft
9
9.9
A ship, especially one used to carry goods
is archaic or poetic rather than modern everyday language for boats
How Big
aircraft carrier
59
3.8
59
3.8
ocean liner
6
3.6
6
3.6
galleon
7
9.5
- Archaic
7
9.5
nef
- Archaic
ship
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
boat
∞
1.0
∞
1.0
dinghy
18
4.8
18
4.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nef is an old or poetic word for a ship and comes from the Latin root navis, which means 'ship' and is the same root as navy. So thinking of a small, lonely nef helps you remember it means an old-style 'ship'.