Bilge Nonsense, or foolish talk. The lowest part of the ship, bilge water is the foul, brackish sea water that would collect from seepage in this area. Black Jack A leather tankard, made stiff with a coating of tar, used by dockside pubs and taverns to serve wine and beer. Black Spot Placing a black spot on another pirate means sentencing him to death. It can also be used to accuse him of a serious crime before other pirates.		Blimey! An exclamation of surprise. Booty Goods stolen on a pirate raid. Bosun Boatswain; a petty officer. Bounty Reward or payment, usually from a government, for the capture of a criminal. Bowsprit A long spar that projected from the ship's prow.