‖n.; pl. Sternebrae [ NL., fr. sternum + -bra of vertebra. ] (Anat.) One of the segments of the sternum. -- Ster"ne*bral a. [1913 Webster]
a. Having a stern of a particular shape; -- used in composition; as, square-sterned. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See 3d Stern. ] A director. [ Obs. & R. ] Dr. R. Clerke. [ 1913 Webster ]