Mudcat Café message #1537607

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Thread #83580 Message #1537607
Posted By: mack/misophist
08-Aug-05 - 10:53 AM
Thread Name: BS: Useful New Words
Subject: RE: BS: Useful New Words

1 milton = the amount of force/strain needed to break a fitting. This term was once used by sailors on the bay, in honour of a crewman who was stronger than he needed to be.