Where does “starboard” come from?
Starboard comes from Middle English sterbord, from Old English bord meaning board or side of a ship, from Proto-Germanic burdą, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- meaning to carry or bear.
starboard (English): The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft...
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- The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft...
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