Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CA-REEN'
CA-REEN', v.t. [Fr. carener, from carene, the side and keel of a ship; L. carina; Sp. carenar; Port. querenar; It. carenare.]
In sea language, to heave or bring a ship to lie on one side, for the purpose of calking, repairing, cleansing, or paying over with pitch the other side. – Mar. Dict.
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