| 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.
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.
