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Corvet [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A sloop of war; an advice boat.

Corvet [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Corvette [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A war vessel, ranking next below a frigate, and having usually only one tier of guns; -- called in the United States navy a sloop of war.

Corvetto [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913