Footrope
A Peerd is a rope that is attached under the yards and allows the work to the yard.
A distinction in Spring Peerd, a vertically stretched short rope that is attached to the frame and keeps the Fußpeerd. Characterized the distance remains Fußpeerd - frame over the whole Rahlänge more or less constant. The running at its head short additional Fußpeerd is called Nockpeerd. In heavy weather additionally Rückenpeerde could be tightened.
The Peerd, also known stallion, emerged only in the course of the 17th century. It was mentioned in the English descriptions for the first time in 1642. However, not simultaneously equal to all yards. How accurate was the development, is unknown and contradictory.
Furthermore, there is the hand Peerd, which is attached to the frame and is a short loop through which the sailor can stick through the arm while working on the framework and sailing.