Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
Bill Beavis · Richard McCloskey
Sep 2013 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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96
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About this ebook
Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in
everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charming
pocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.
Just a few examples are:
'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting
'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International
'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly
everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charming
pocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.
Just a few examples are:
- Chock-a-block
- Chance your arm
- Money for old rope
- Spic and span
- Push the boat out
- At close quarters
'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting
'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International
'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly
About the author
Bill Beavis was a seaman turned journalist who had long been
interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago.
Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.
interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago.
Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.
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