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ranksman

nounsea

one of a pair of small fishing boats

One of a pair of small fishing boats (typically sixerns) that worked together at sea for companionship or mutual aid.

Example in use

Oor ranksman aye bides close when the sea's rough.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/RANKS-mun/

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Origin & context

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