English Explanatory Dictionary

piss in a quill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reach an agreement on a plan.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

piss in a quill pisses in a quill pissing in a quill pissed in a quill

Etymology

Reflective of a pirate's lack of interest in formalizing a strict plan, where piss, or urine is filling the quill, or pen, and their perceived worthlessness of a written or signatory agreement.

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