eagle

The Sailor's Word-Book

I.


The insignia of the Romans, borrowed also by moderns, as Frederic of Prussia and Napoleon. Also, a gold coin of the United States, of the value of five dollars, or £1, 0 s. 10 d. sterling, at the average rate of exchange.

II.

, or spread-eagle.

A punishment inflicted by seizing the offender by his arms and legs to the shrouds, and there leaving him for a specified time.

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