Definition of aft

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Aft (adv. & a.) Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft.

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Stroking :: Strokesman (n.) The man who rows the aftermost oar, and whose stroke is to be followed by the rest..
Galiot :: Galiot (n.) A strong, light-draft, Dutch merchant vessel, carrying a mainmast and a mizzenmast, and a large gaff mainsail..
Aspire :: Aspire (v. t.) To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; -- followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality..
Trumpeting :: Trumpeting (n.) A channel cut behind the brick lining of a shaft.
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Analeptic :: Analeptic (a.) Restorative; giving strength after disease.
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Elysium :: Elysium (n.) A dwelling place assigned to happy souls after death; the seat of future happiness; Paradise.
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