fore-cabinn.
/ˈfɔːˌkabɪn/, U.S. /ˈfɔrˌkæbən/ A cabin in the forepart of the vessel; spec. one for second-class passengers in which the accommodation is inferior to that in the saloon.
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society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > parts of vessels > room, locker, or quarters > [noun] > cabin > in fore part of vessel
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1816 Gentleman's Mag. 86 i. 102 The fore-cabin made close, and a hatchway so as to keep out the water.
1834 F. Marryat Peter Simple I. xi. 140 The cashier, with his chest of money..was shown into the fore-cabin.
1877 C. W. Thomson Voy. ‘Challenger’ I. i. 11 The fore-cabin, a handsome room 30 ft. long by 12 wide.
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