1. The etymology of the word fid is disputed, but likely derives from a stem meaning ‘wood’ (cf. Old Icelandicviðr;Old Irishfiodh;Swedishved.)
2. 1986.Mariner's Mirror, 72 See also, ‘Sir Robert Seppings topgallant fid’, J. Harland,2, 202–3 and National Archives of England and Wales, Kew, NA ADM/B/216