Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In men-of-war, that division of the crew which is stationed on the quarter-deck to work the after-sails, etc., generally composed of ordinary seamen and landsmen who are not required to go aloft; hence, a drudge; one occupying an inferior position.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Naut.) The seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of the ship, to attend the after-sails.
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- noun sailing The members of a
yacht 's crew who attend to theaft sails
Etymologies
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Examples
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When his back was turned from them the sailors indulged in grins and back-slappings and other rough demonstrations of their knowledge that the "afterguard" were not on agreeable terms.
Isle o' Dreams Frederick Ferdinand Moore 1930
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And further, it would be well to be near the afterguard in whatever troubles that were sure to arise under such circumstances in the days to come.
Chapter 19 2010
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We of the afterguard are weary of this eternal buffeting.
CHAPTER XXXVII 2010
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While the calm held, the Eniel ran quiet as a dream: her captain hated needless bellowing, calling it the poor pilot's surrogate for leadership, and merely gestured to the afterguard when the time came to tack for shore.
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He is more my own kind, and some day he will make a henchman of the afterguard and a mate like Mr. Pike.
CHAPTER XXXV 2010
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In reply, we of the afterguard pointed out that it was our chance for life that was doubled did we but bear with the half-pound ration.
Chapter 19 2010
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Besides, I understand that every forecastle has its bully, or group of bullies; so this is merely a forecastle matter and no concern of the afterguard.
CHAPTER XVII 2010
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And further, it would be well to be near the afterguard in whatever troubles that were sure to arise under such circumstances in the days to come.
Chapter 19 2010
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In reply, we of the afterguard pointed out that it was our chance for life that was doubled did we but bear with the half-pound ration.
Chapter 19 2010
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They ain't never goin 'to forgive me, sir, for joinin' in with the afterguard.
CHAPTER L 2010
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