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Binnacle

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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(before 18th century bittacle, through Span. bitdcula, from Lat. habitaculum, a little dwelling), a case on the deck of a ship, generally in front of the steersman, in which is kept a compass, and a light by which the compass is read at night.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Binnacle'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​b/binnacle.html. 1910.
 
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