navy cut

British

noun

tobacco finely cut from a block

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As thus, regardful of the sacred day, The festive navy cut the wat'ry way, Melinda's sons the shore in thousands crowd, And, offering joyful welcome, shout aloud: And truth the voice inspir'd.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões

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