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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2019 · 4 MIN

The Nautical Origins of 10 Popular Phrases

from NOAA Ocean Podcast · host National Ocean Service

Did you know many phrases that we use today have nautical origins? Lots of these terms derive from the Age of Sail — the period of time between the 16th and 19th centuries when masted ships ruled the seas. Episode permanent link and show notes

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