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Definition of Boatswains
1. boatswain [n] - See also: boatswain
Lexicographical Neighbors of Boatswains
Literary usage of Boatswains
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. London: Being an Accurate History and Description of the British Metropolis by David Hughson (1808)
"The coats and hats of the boatswains and boatswains mates are distinguished by
a broad or narrow gold lace. The pensioners are also allowed neckcloth*, ..."
2. Anecdotes, Poetry, and Incidents of the War: North and South : 1860-1865 by Frank Moore (1866)
"Their boatswains did pipe, and the bine lights did Not long after it was ascertained
that Forrest had returned South, and the various columns of infantry, ..."
3. Memories of a Rear-admiral who Has Served for More Than Half a Century in by Samuel Rhoades Franklin (1898)
"CHAPTER III The First Cruise—Madeira and Rio—Manners on Board Ship—Improvement
in the Service—boatswains and Gunners—British and American Ships—Uniforms—A ..."
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