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
"We'll talk of her during the forenoon watch," added the second lieutenant, as he turned on his heel and walked forward.
From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver
After this meal the watches change again, the forenoon watch below going on deck until 4 p.m., the other remaining below.
From From Lower Deck to Pulpit by Cowling, Henry
It was six bells in the forenoon watch, and the Maelsturm was hardly a mile astern.
From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Stables, Gordon
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