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Webster 1913 Edition

Trireme

Tri′reme

,

Noun.

[L.

triremis

;

tri-

(see

) +

remus

an oar, akin to E.

row

. See Row to propel with an oar.]

(Class. Antiq.)

An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of oars.

Webster 1828 Edition

Trireme

TRI'REME

,

Noun.

[L. triremis; tres and remus.] A galley or vessel with three benches or ranks of oars on a side.