Mudcat Café message #920058

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Thread #58134 Message #920058
Posted By: GUEST,Q
27-Mar-03 - 06:00 PM
Thread Name: Help define whaling term 'waik'?(blade)
Subject: RE: Help define whaling term 'waik'?(blade)

C. M. Scammon, "Marine Mammals," 1874. "The officer who first discovers it (a whale) sets a waif (a small flag) in his boat and gives chase."
(OED, full edition)