mitchups
mitchups Directions from the 'skipper' (captain) of the schooner. _el_sum_ - steady, hold in position (applies to 'tiller' when steering the boat) _mitchups_ - steady let 'er _come_ - come around to the wind let 'er _draw_ - come as you are _hard_down_ hard - turn her h...
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| Summary: | mitchups Directions from the 'skipper' (captain) of the schooner. _el_sum_ - steady, hold in position (applies to 'tiller' when steering the boat) _mitchups_ - steady let 'er _come_ - come around to the wind let 'er _draw_ - come as you are _hard_down_ hard - turn her head to the wind to slow down when getting near land. See cited quotation. Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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