Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. Nautical, an old-fashioned device in the way of a span to prevent the courses (lowest sails) from bellying too much when the ship was off the wind.
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My name is Alice and I am a compulsive quick-saver.
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