_let 'er draw_
drawing Directions from the 'skipper' (captain) of the schooner. [PT] _el um_ - steady, hold in position (applies to 'tiller' when steering the boat) _mitchups_ - steady [PT] let'er _come_ - come around to the wind let 'er _draw_ - come as you are [check] _hard down_ ha...
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| Summary: | drawing Directions from the 'skipper' (captain) of the schooner. [PT] _el um_ - steady, hold in position (applies to 'tiller' when steering the boat) _mitchups_ - steady [PT] let'er _come_ - come around to the wind let 'er _draw_ - come as you are [check] _hard down_ hard - turn her head to the wind to slow down when getting near land. DICT CEN. Used I and Sup Not used Not used Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Wed 27 Jul 2016, NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY, [check] beside dictated |
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