drogher
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The drogher was hired by the day, and the longer she was out the more he pocketed.
From The Three Lieutenants by Archibald Webb
Then the drogher, getting herself clear, would proceed innocently to the custom-house steps, where all such coasters had to report themselves on arrival.
From Romance by Joseph Conrad
Alick knew that Captain Hemming would not sail before the return of the drogher with his midshipmen, or should she not appear until he had endeavoured to ascertain their fate.
From The Three Lieutenants by Archibald Webb
It was done, however, in a way, when Needham casting his eyes towards the shore, exclaimed— “The drogher is drifting—we must veer out more cable!”
From The Three Lieutenants by Archibald Webb
It struck me, indeed, that she was the same wicked-looking vessel I had seen come into English Harbour the day we sailed in the drogher.
From The Three Lieutenants by Archibald Webb
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