Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for HO'LY-STONE
HO'LY-STONE, n.
A stone used by seamen for cleaning the decks of ships; so called in derision, it is said, from the dislike of seamen to use it. Cox.
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HO'LY-STONE, n.
A stone used by seamen for cleaning the decks of ships; so called in derision, it is said, from the dislike of seamen to use it. Cox.
Return to page 76 of the letter “H”.