Lexicon:Hunes de perroquet
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| Citation: | hunes de perroquet |
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| Language: | French |
| References: | HMS Surprise, page 50 |
| Meaning: | lit.: tops of the topgallants |
Notes:
Presumably the cross-trees at the junction of the topmast and topgallant masts; perroquetis literally 'little parrot', but is a t'gallant in nautical parlance.
Additional information
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