Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Originally from Middle French babord, (rare) babort from Middle Dutch bakboord. In later use perhaps reborrowed from French bâbord.
Definition of babord in US English:
babord
noun
Scottish Nautical
The port side of a ship.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Originally from Middle French babord, (rare) babort from Middle Dutch bakboord. In later use perhaps reborrowed from French bâbord.