half-marrow

"I say the same as you say, James," said the complacent half-marrow;

The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Walter Runciman 1892

This poor creature was permitted to sail as "half-marrow" or ordinary seaman because of his local origin and good natured simplicity.

The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Walter Runciman 1892

Otherwise the very mention of half-marrow was loathed, and no amount of persuasion could induce these men and lads to tolerate a stranger in that capacity.

The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Walter Runciman 1892

The captain, suspecting that there was not much strength behind his resolve, dropped into the place of amusement and witnessed his half-marrow in full swing on the floor.

The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Walter Runciman 1892

The master was known to be on the spree, so the mate, Munroe, thought he would have a day off, and took as a drinking chum, Ralph, the half-marrow; and, in order that they might not be disturbed, they travelled to a snapshop in the country, some miles away from the town.

The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century Walter Runciman 1892