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Thread #72339 Message #2994376
Posted By: Archie Macaulay
27-Sep-10 - 07:32 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: What is a killick?
Subject: RE: Folklore: What is a killick?
As I was one once, I can tell you that it is a Royal Navy term for a Leading Rate(or Hand)of whatever branch e.g. seaman, marine engineering etc.
The term comes from the killick anchor that the leading hand wears on his left upper arm.