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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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.
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