Talking like a pirate is much more than adding "Arrr" to your vocabulary. This book is great. When you go to Amazon, you can look inside and get some handy basics. You will also see how well the author covers his topic. He uses language from novels as well as historical documents. The pronunciation suggestions are helpful. The book is also a bargain. With a beautiful hardcover and pages look like parchment, it looks like it was looted from Long John Silver's sea chest. It is also an entertaining read.
"Dog watch, in marine or naval terminology, is a watch, a period of work duty or a work shift, between 1600 and 2000 (4pm and 8pm). This period is split into two, with the first dog watch from 1600 to 1800 (4pm to 6pm) and the second dog watch from 1800 to 2000 (6pm to 8pm). Each of these watches are half the length of a standard watch."
ReplyDeleteSo, the Dog watches are Cur-tailed.
(Pun stolen shamelessly from Patrick O'Brian)