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Word: tarred (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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Professor Hollis spoke next on "Life in Modern Naval Vessels." Many believe that since steam has superseded sail "jack tar" has lost his peculiar characteristics. Not so. The sailor gets his character from the salt sea. He is a growler, yet when he must he does his work cheerfully. He despises the marine as a landlubber. He is a creature of tradition and fond of queer pets...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SOLDIER'S AND SAILOR'S LIFE. | 5/21/1898 | See Source »

...Ancient specimens of Buddhist teaching.- The conversion of Kassapa.- The Dhaniya Sutta.- The parabolic teaching.- The Jatakas.- The goose that laid the golden egg.- The tar baby...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Buddhist Teaching. | 5/6/1896 | See Source »

...Globe - Tar and Tartar...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Amusements. | 2/19/1892 | See Source »

...Globe - Tar and Tartar...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Amusements. | 2/18/1892 | See Source »

...Globe - Tar and Tartar...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Amusements. | 2/13/1892 | See Source »

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