Seafare
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Travel or journey by sea. countable, uncountable
"He also managed to get a sort of "subsidy," or annual allowance, from the Crown. Gradually, Henry became deeply related to seafare, and to sea people."
- 2 A rent paid in commutation of the duty of carrying supplies or passengers by water.
- 3 Seafood.
- 1 To travel or voyage by sea
"[…] and although it was quite understood that he would marry her sooner or later, the happy day seemed as distant as ever. He accepted Tony's offer and went to Germany to “seafare.”"
Example
More examples"[…] and although it was quite understood that he would marry her sooner or later, the happy day seemed as distant as ever. He accepted Tony's offer and went to Germany to “seafare.”"
Etymology
Back-formation from seafaring and/or seafarer, equivalent to sea + fare.
From Middle English seefare, equivalent to sea + fare.
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