capt'n

And then Taylor -- he was an old man-o'-warsman, you see, and he couldn't get along without his grog -- he jest ups and says -- 'that's enough, capt'n.

Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 Various

"On ahead, capt'n," he volunteered; "fourth turn past the capitol and first crossing."

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

"You let the capt'n do what he says," the woman urged.

The Happy End Joseph Hergesheimer 1917

"Ain't seen nothing 'long de way -- nothin 'to th' east'ard, has you, capt'n?"

Wide Courses 1912

"And while we're going, how do we know the capt'n won't come back and go off with the ship?" she enquired.

A Master Of Craft 1903

"If you plaze, capt'n, Mr. Lovibond was telling me to give you this lether and this other thing," giving a letter and a book to Davy.

Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon Hall Caine 1892

It's a wonder the capt'n doesn't think shame of his conduck.

Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon Hall Caine 1892

"Season us, capt'n," cried the black-smith, amid general laughter from the rest.

Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon Hall Caine 1892

"Is it all right, capt'n?" asked Tom, lowering his hands with a deep sigh of relief.

"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea Morgan Robertson 1888

"Ever since I could see, capt'n," answered the trembling sailor.

"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea Morgan Robertson 1888