missing

The Sailor's Word-Book

If a vessel is not heard of within six months after her departure (or after the last intelligence of her) from any port in Europe, and within twelve months from other parts of the world, she is deemed to be lost. Presumptive proof will suffice if none of her crew appear.

Related Words

Missing
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.