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Thread #18650   Message #186683
Posted By: kendall
29-Feb-00 - 08:42 AM
Thread Name: Help: sea terms
Subject: RE: Help: sea terms
ever wonder about the origin of the name of the water proof headgear that sailors wear? In the old days, they were made of pig skin..hence, the term SOW WESTER!! Sorry, I'm just a pun loving guy.