Sailor Talk

This is a collection of articles on the nautical origin of common phrases. All are written by Bear Downing, and are copyrighted. You are welcome to apply any of these articles to your own personal use. Please do NOT publish any part of these articles or apply any part of them to any non-personal use without the express written concent of the author.


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Introduction

1. Dressed to the Nines, the Whole Nine Yards, and More.

6. Admirals, Idlers, and More.

11. Baboons, Donkeys, and More.

2. Shake a Leg, Son of a Gun, and More.

7. Scuttlebutt, Saloons, and More.

12. Staterooms, Galleys, and More.

3. Port, Starboard, and More.

8. Dead Soldiers, Devils, and More.

13. Poop Deck, Wardroom, and More.

4. Brass Monkeys, Dead Horses, and More.

9. Charlie Noble, Jack Tar, and More.

14. At Loggerheads, Mind your P's and Q's, and More.

5. Heads, Lazarettes, and More.

10. Dogs, Cats, and More.

15. Dungarees, Marooning and More.


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