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Peer reviewedHeitzmann, Wm. Ray – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1982
Reviews several references focusing on words and phrases in the American language which have nautical origins (sailing, whaling, navigation, ship-building and others) and have since lost their nautical connections. Also includes examples from the references such as "slush fund", "posh", and "windfall." (JN)
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