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Nautical Expressions in the Vernacular by Gibbons Burke Myriad expressions in everyday English have nautical origins. Author Patrick O'Brian has an interesting way of using these expressions in a way that allows the reader to make the connection between a familiar phrase in everyday language with its marine heritage. This web page lists expressions and definitions mentioned by listswains, ...
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