Garr
An expletive describing frustration, disappointment, upsettedness, etc. "Garr...I lost my keys again." Gibbet A wooden frame from which dead pirates were hung, often in a metal cage especially fitted for the pirate, as a warning to any others who would think of taking up a career of piracy. Grog Generically, any alcoholic drink. Specifically, rum diluted with water to make it go farther. Hands The crew of a ship; sailors. |
Handsomely
Quickly. "Handsomely now, men!" = "Hurry up!" Hold A ship's store-room Jack Ketch The hangman. To dance with Jack Ketch is to hang. Jack Tar, or tar A sailor. Jolly Roger Pirate flag, usually red or black and decorated with skulls, crossbones, and swords. Each pirate had his own design. |
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