I came schooner rigged.
schooner n The above expression means that the person came equipped with only the clothes on his back. He is not expecting to stay overnight or for any length of time. DNE-cit Used I and Sup Used I Used I schooner boat, schooner-rigged, ~ box, Labrador box Source listed in DNE as P 85-66, which does...
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| Summary: | schooner n The above expression means that the person came equipped with only the clothes on his back. He is not expecting to stay overnight or for any length of time. DNE-cit Used I and Sup Used I Used I schooner boat, schooner-rigged, ~ box, Labrador box Source listed in DNE as P 85-66, which does not match the name or place written on the card. |
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