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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A vagabond who begs for alms as a distressed seaman: hence a general term of reproach or contempt.
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tbtabby commented on the word whipjack
Noun: A beggar who is masquerading as a shipwreck survivor.
September 30, 2008