old sea dog
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Despite their predicament, Ramos, an old sea dog, said if they hoisted a sail they would be back in Ancón, their port of departure, in 12 days.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 21, 2020
"He's a very soulful man, but a man in turmoil," says Jacobi of old sea dog Shotover.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2012
The president of Wellesley College was an old sea dog now, and full of new tricks.
From Time Magazine Archive
The old sea dog upstages the novel's principals: the lovely Miyuki; her husband Imperial Navy Lieut.
From Time Magazine Archive
After several hearty greetings to acquaintances on the landing, the captain proceeded to the warehouse of the merchant, where Mr. C. soon afterward introduced Paul to the jolly old sea dog.
From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Paul Boyton
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