A 19th century American boarding pike

Jim McDougall · 22nd May 2021, 06:09 PM

The nautical terminology is most definitely colorful and fascinating with these similes! adding the language element to the glossary truly does add further dimension.
I recall in numerous cases Fernando has described sword hilt elements, in one case where the hilt had resemblances to the horse bit and was described accordingly.
I suppose overall these kinds of descriptive terms are found in many types of descriptions, which makes etymology pretty intriguing.
There are some which I would leave alone, 'poop deck' ?

22nd May 2021, 06:09 PM	#33
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	The nautical terminology is most definitely colorful and fascinating with these similes! adding the language element to the glossary truly does add further dimension. I recall in numerous cases Fernando has described sword hilt elements, in one case where the hilt had resemblances to the horse bit and was described accordingly. I suppose overall these kinds of descriptive terms are found in many types of descriptions, which makes etymology pretty intriguing. There are some which I would leave alone, 'poop deck' ?