sailorly

Example Sentences

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I glance down to see that my clothes look sailorly as well, although just as worn and frayed as before.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

"I'd like to take up that loan and save the rest of the year's interest, Deacon Rowley," stated Mayo, with sailorly bluntness.

From Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 by Day, Holman

"Come aboard, Sir!" to the Captain Says John Bright, A.B, As he touches his tarpaulin, Smart and sailorly.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Jan 13, 1872 by Various

Then he mounted the cabin, and emitted a sailorly yell to the crew.

From The Grain Ship by Robertson, Morgan

"Help the dog in!" shouted the Master, as two sailorly hands reached out toward himself.

From Finn The Wolfhound by Buxton, Robert Hugh