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transversary

noun
trans·​ver·​sa·​ry | \ tran(t)sˈvÉ™rsÉ™rÄ“, -nzˈ-\
plural -es

Definition of transversary

: a crosspiece on a nautical cross-staff

History and Etymology for transversary

Latin transversarium crossbeam, from neuter of transversarius situated transversely, from transversus transverse + -arius -ary

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