English Explanatory Dictionary

splice the mainbrace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have an alcoholic drink.

Pronunciation

En-au-splice the mainbrace.ogg

Word forms

splice the mainbrace splices the mainbrace splicing the mainbrace spliced the mainbrace

Etymology

From splice + mainbrace. Splicing the mainbrace, a heavy piece of running rigging that supported the main yard, was a skilful and arduous task, so that the men responsible would be rewarded with an extra tot of rum. Nowadays, a ceremonial order to pour a drink for a ship's company.

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