01 n. A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne.
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A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne.(Naut.) Also: spynace, spyne“Whilst our pinnace anchors in the Downs.” — Shak.
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A procuress; a pimp.[Obs.]