Jacktar

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  • noun. Nickname for a sailor in the Royal Navy.
  • Word Usage
    "Includes lists of ships, people, and the story of Stan Rogers 'song "Barrett's Privateers." www. chebucto.ns.ca/~jacktar/privateering. html"
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