Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SPLISE-THE-MAIN-BRACE
SPLISE-THE-MAIN-BRACE, v. [Splise the main brace.]
Among seamen, a phrase that signifies an extra allowance of spirits in cases of cold or wet.
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SPLISE-THE-MAIN-BRACE, v. [Splise the main brace.]
Among seamen, a phrase that signifies an extra allowance of spirits in cases of cold or wet.
Return to page 226 of the letter “S”.