bumkin Meaning, Definition & Usage
Bum"kin noun
Etymology
Definitions
(Naut.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin.(b) Onr from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin.(c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen.Written also boomkin .