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Webster 1913 Edition

Bireme

Bi′reme

,
Noun.
[L.
biremis
;
bis
twice +
remus
oar: cf. F.
birème
.]
An ancient galley or vessel with two banks or tiers of oars.

Webster 1828 Edition

Bireme

BI'REME

,
Noun.
[L. biremis, bis and remus, and oar.]
A vessel with two banks or tiers of oars.

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