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Definition of Flying Dutchman

1. Noun. The captain of a phantom ship (the Flying Dutchman) who was condemned to sail against the wind until Judgment Day.

2. Noun. A phantom ship that is said to appear in storms near the Cape of Good Hope.

Definition of Flying Dutchman

1. Proper noun. (nautical mythical) A Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship. ¹

2. Proper noun. (idiomatic) A ship of similar qualities to the Flying Dutchman. ¹

3. Proper noun. A ghost ship. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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