(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:08:30

Bin"na*cle (?), n. [For bittacle, corrupted (perh. by influence of bin) fr. Pg. bitacola binnacle, fr. L. habitaculum dwelling place, fr. habitare to dwell. See Habit, and cf. Bittacle.] Naut.

A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night.

Totten.

 

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