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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A brief sailing excursion for pleasure conducted within a single day. It may include sightseeing, picnics, practice of maneuvers, etc. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of daysail form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

From day + sailing.

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