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Forestaff
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What's The Definition Of Forestaff?Synonyms | Synonyms for Forestaff: Related Terms | Find terms related to Forestaff: See Also | Forestaff In Webster's Dictionary \Fore"staff`\, n. (Naut.)
An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes
of heavenly bodies, now superseded by the sextant; -- called
also {cross-staff}. --Brande & C.
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