scutter

scutter n .a storm, a pure storm, wi' rain an' wind. Never such day you ever see [in] ever your life. An' I had to scutter under two goose-wing sails, under goose-wing sails; took the spreads out an' run un under two goose-[wing]sails, round through among the rocks, down to Pools...

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Summary:scutter n .a storm, a pure storm, wi' rain an' wind. Never such day you ever see [in] ever your life. An' I had to scutter under two goose-wing sails, under goose-wing sails; took the spreads out an' run un under two goose-[wing]sails, round through among the rocks, down to Pools Island an' Wesleyville. Yes DNE-cit J. D. A. WIDDOWSON Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used hind ~, hinder ~, scut, daddle