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skanssi.

crew's quarters on a ship; in sailships they were usually located under a raised part of the upper deck at the bow of the vessel, in which case they were called forecastle

7 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskɑnsːi/[ˈs̠kɑ̝ns̠ːi]
  1. crew's quarters on a ship; in sailships they were usually located under a raised part of the upper deck at the bow of the vessel, in which case they were called forecastle

  2. fortalice (small fortress)

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Swedish skans.

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