Gangway!

Sea Language Comes Ashore

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
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Author: Joanna Carver Colcord ISBN: 9780486291154
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: March 21, 2013
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Joanna Carver Colcord
ISBN: 9780486291154
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: March 21, 2013
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English

Landlubbers use a remarkable number of terms and expressions that originated at sea. This readable dictionary of maritime vernacular explains the meanings behind "catspaw," "kick the bucket," "palaver," "three sheets in the wind," and other curious lingo. It's a great gift for any sailor or lover of language. "Entertaining and informative." — The Washington Post.

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Landlubbers use a remarkable number of terms and expressions that originated at sea. This readable dictionary of maritime vernacular explains the meanings behind "catspaw," "kick the bucket," "palaver," "three sheets in the wind," and other curious lingo. It's a great gift for any sailor or lover of language. "Entertaining and informative." — The Washington Post.

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