A history of the administration of the Royal Navy and of merchant shipping in relation to the Navy from MDIX to MDCLX, with an introduction treating of the preceding period

by M. Oppenheim

[1511] Blocks of a particular kind; from French palan, palanc, a combination of pullies, or palanquer, to hoist or haul.

[1512] Leathern.

[1513] Luff.

[1514] Or Leche hooks, probably broad hooks, from old French, leeche, lecsche.

[1515] 300 lbs.

[1516] Six and a half inches.

[1517] Laniards.

[1518] Flag staves.

[1519] The body or main portion of the sail.

[1520] Perhaps from the Catalan destre, to bridle.