Definition of "zebec" []

• Variant of xebec. (noun)

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• "House of Commons and the Admiralty — Author attempting to cut out a Spanish zebec, is taken prisoner — His pleasant experiences while in captivity — At last released."
• "We were taken possession of by the _Gros Souris_, a Spanish zebec with a long eighteen-pounder and seventy-five men."
• "One of them gave us notice of a Mexican armed zebec ready to sail with treasure from Mexico for the Havannah."