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GUEST,RA Lyr Add: The Keel Row III (10) RE: Lyr Add: The Keel Row III 25 Oct 24

GUESTJake writes: "Can anyone say what "Weel may the keel row" actually means? I know a "keel" is a type of boat and a "row" is a big oar, but "may"?"

'Row' here is a verb rather than a noun. 'May' is simply the auxiliary verb with which you are doubtless familiar. It's a construction similar to the Scots 'Lang may yer lum reek.' A blessing or a wish of sorts.

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