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

Could even match the red giant at sailorly work with ropes and wires.

From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Springer, Norman

Yes," acknowledged Captain Cathie, in reply to a pointed question of Aunt Jannet's respecting the sailorly qualities of his boat, "I'm bound to say she's not exactly what you might call a fast boat.

From White Fire by Oxenham, John

The sailmaker was sewing him up in the clew of an old topsail, a sailorly shroud that Martin would have chosen.

From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by Bone, David W.

"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