What is the meaning of Aft?

The stern portion of a vessel.

At, near, or towards the stern of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane

Alternative form of afternoon: the time of day from noon until early evening.

draft (wind, bellows)

waft, whiff

warmth from a fire

aphtha (a sore in the mucous membrane of the mouth)

often

frequent

aphtha

Source: wiktionary.org