Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Jack Tar; Jacky Tar

A slang term referring to sailors in general; more specifically these days, male sailors. Derived from the old navy custom of sailors coating their outer garments with tar in order to waterproof them.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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