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Salty Dog Talk

The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

Authors:	Bill Beavis, Richard McCloskey
Edition:	2014
Format:	Paperback
Size:	198 x 129 mm
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The Nautical Roots of Everyday Language

Explore the surprising seafaring origins of over 200 common words and phrases in this charming and informative pocket guide.

Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical shipboard beginnings of over 200 such phrases – colourful, bizarre and surprising – and how they came ashore.