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Webster 1913 Edition
Forestaff
Fore′staffˊ
,Noun.
(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An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of heavenly bodies, now superseded by the sextant; – called also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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Forestaff
FO'REST'AFF
,Noun.