While international, British yachting culture (Cowes Week, royal yachts) makes term particularly British.
Yacht
Etymology & History
British sailing vessel. From Dutch 'jacht' (hunt). British leisure sailing. Royal Yacht Squadron British elite. Cowes Week British yachting. Reflects British Dutch nautical borrowing.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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