mizzen /ˈmɪ.zən/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •Mizzenmast. •Mizzensail.Finding it was like to overblow, we took in our Sprit-sail, and stood by to hand the Fore-sail; but making foul Weather, we look'd the Guns were all fast, and handed the Missen. — 1726 adjective1 •Hindmost; nearest the stern.the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc. formsmizzens
