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What's poopy about a poop deck? | NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY

Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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Exploring Nautical Etymology: From Pirates to Bitter Ends

This chapter delves into the origins and meanings of nautical terms, particularly those associated with pirates. It explores the etymology of words like 'savvy' and 'ahoy', culminating in a clarification of the phrase 'the bitter end' and its true nautical context.

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