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Thread #42245 Message #4208344
Posted By: Lighter
14-Sep-24 - 11:35 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Cruising round Yarmouth
Subject: RE: Origins: Cruising round Yarmouth
"Johnny Crapeau" is the French. ("Crapaud" = toad.)
A common naval term in the 19th century.