bunt

bunt The middle part of a fish seine with the smaller size mesh for "drying up" when the "arms" are hauled home. Also describing the middle of a sail where the wind bulges it out. The word is known to seamen generally. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story July 1956 Not used Not used Withdrawn...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1956
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/6007
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Summary:bunt The middle part of a fish seine with the smaller size mesh for "drying up" when the "arms" are hauled home. Also describing the middle of a sail where the wind bulges it out. The word is known to seamen generally. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story July 1956 Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp