Fair Winds & Following Seas
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Sailor Speak of the Week – Nibbling
Definition Noun Origin Probably the 15th century, but definitely from the 17th century. From the Anglo-Saxon word nebb, meaning beak. Comments Also spelled nibbing. References Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Magazine
Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. Directly derived from the Old French word magazin, meaning storehouse or storeroom. Also appearing to come from the Arabic word makhazin, of the same meaning. Comments It can also be called a powder room/powder magazine. On battleships, the powder bags and shells are usually stored in…
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