Sailor's Word-book, D - G

Sailor's Word-book, D - G, authored by William Henry Smyth, is the second volume of an encyclopedic digest of nautical terminology, published in the 19th century. It covers a wide range of terms related to navigation, seafaring, marine life, and sailcraft, providing practical insights for mariners and etymological curiosities for language enthusiasts. This volume is part of a larger work that serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the language of the sea.