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Webster 1828 Edition


Maritime

MAR'ITIME

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Adj.
[L. maritimus, from mare, the sea.]
1.
Relating or pertaining to the sea or ocean; as maritime affairs.
2.
Performed on the sea; naval; as maritime service.
3.
Bordering on the sea; as a maritime coast.
4.
Situated near the sea; as maritime towns.
5.
Having a navy and commerce by sea; as maritime powers.
Maritimal is not now used.
[Note. We never say, a maritime body, a maritime shell or production, a maritime officer or engagement, a maritime league. See Marine.]