skipper
skipper n "Go aloft, skipper," the Cap'n commanded, . (Everybody aboard a sealing vessel is "skipper".) PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN OCT 1976 JH OCT 1976 [However, maybe man addressed is older than captain. WK] Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I UNCLE, BOAT MASTER....
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Language: | English |
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1976
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/41515 |
Summary: | skipper n "Go aloft, skipper," the Cap'n commanded, . (Everybody aboard a sealing vessel is "skipper".) PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN OCT 1976 JH OCT 1976 [However, maybe man addressed is older than captain. WK] Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I UNCLE, BOAT MASTER. Cp PLANTER, skipper man, Cp PLANTER MAN Cited quotation is only partially used in the DNE |
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