[Patrick Schreuder]

     Jody wrote:
     
     >Well, the thing is, I am impressed by this nautical term "euphroe," 
     >which seems to mean a perforated batten through which the lines of a 
     >crowfoot are reeved to suspend an awning- deriving from the Dutch 
     >*juffrow,* or young woman; maiden.
     
     
     The dutch word is "Juffer" which is derived from the word "Juffrouw" 
     which means young woman, esp. not married. A juffer in nautical terms 
     is indeed a block of wood with three or four holes in it, through 
     which the lanyards go.
     
     Hope this helps,
     
     Patrick S.