forenoon watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of forenoon watch
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The next morning, just after seven bells of the forenoon watch, Captain Prince came on deck with his sextant, ready to shoot the sun.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
At six bells of a forenoon watch, Nat said, “Mr. Denny, heave to for soundings.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
At about six bells in the forenoon watch the Milesian began to show more sign of animation than before.
From Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing by Optic, Oliver
During the forenoon watch he had personally visited each of the troop ships and picked some two hundred of the fittest infantry for the invasion.
From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas
It was during the forenoon watch, the weather being beautifully fine, and a very gentle breeze blowing, under the influence of which we were slipping through the water at a speed of about five knots.
From The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" by Overend, William Heysham
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