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The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

Bill Beavis, Richard McCloskey

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Bloomsbury Publishing
24 September 2014

Language: history & general works; Reference; Ships & shipping: general interest; Boating

Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.

By: Bill Beavis, Richard McCloskey
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Re-issue
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 89g
ISBN: 9781472907981
ISBN 10: 1472907981
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 24 September 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bill Beavis was a seaman turned journalist who had long been interested in nautical etymology. He died a number of years ago. Richard McCloskey is a distinguished American marine historian.