"beril" of a ship?

sagehen sagehen at WESTELCOM.COM
Wed Apr 25 16:09:05 UTC 2007


 With the examples of "bo'sun" & "fo'csle," among others before us, it is
irresistible to propose a similar development for "beril," and "belaying
rail," as cited by Doug W, suggests itself as a likely parent.
AM

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