Permission to go on shore or ship-visiting.
·noun Leave of absence; permission to go on shore. II. Liberty ·noun A curve or arch in a bit to af...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Tower and fortifications with Tower Hill of the ancient demesne of the Crown with jurisdiction and p...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
Not returning at the appointed time. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A day announced for permitting a part of the crew to go ashore. ...
Spirits formerly allowed to be purchased when seamen had visitors; now forbidden. ...
Those on leave of absence. ...
A document specifying the date and extent of the leave granted to a seaman or marine proceeding on h...