taffrail

The English word “taffrail” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

The curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated.
The rail around the stern of a ship.
The deck area at the stern of a vessel.

From either tafferel or aft rail, by false alteration.

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