stern chase

noun

: a chase in which a pursuing ship follows in the path of another

Word History

Etymology

stern entry 2

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stern chase was in 1627

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“Stern chase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stern%20chase. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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