The order to the helmsman to keep the ship in her present direction, when sailing close-hauled. This truly sailor's motto was adopted by the Earl St. Vincent.
thūs, thūris, v. tus. ...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
(thūs, thūris) see tus. ...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
·adv In this or that manner; on this wise. II. Thus ·adv To this degree or extent; so far; so; as, ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
The order to the helmsman to keep the ship in her present direction, when sailing close-hauled. This...
The Sailor's Word-Book