Brigantine (noun)

A two-masted sailing ship, typically with square rigging on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigging on the mainmast.

Origin:

The term "brigantine" comes from the italian word "brigantino" which means "brig", it refers to a two-masted sailing ship with square rigging on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigging on the mainmast.

Examples:

1. The ship was built as a brigantine and then converted to a schooner.
2. The brigantine was a fast and maneuverable ship.
3. The pirates sailed a powerful brigantine on the high seas.
4. The brigantine was used for both cargo and passenger transport.
5. The brigantine was equipped with ten guns.