JackJeanne commented on the word poldavy
poldavy - "A course canvas or sacking, originally woven in Brittany and often used for sailcloth."
from "A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales" by Dean King, 1995, page 288
May 16, 2011
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JackJeanne commented on the word poldavy
poldavy - "A course canvas or sacking, originally woven in Brittany and often used for sailcloth."
from "A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales" by Dean King, 1995, page 288
May 16, 2011