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Webster 1913 Edition


Regatta

Re-gat′ta

(r?-g?t′t?)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Regattas
(-t[GREEK]z)
.
[It.
regatta
,
regata
.]
Originally, a gondola race in Venice; now, a rowing or sailing race, or a series of such races.

Webster 1828 Edition


Regatta

REGAT'TA

,
Noun.
In Venice, a grand rowing match in which many boats are rowed for a prize.