polacre
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of polacre
C17: from either French polacre or Italian polacca Pole or Polish; origin unknown
Example Sentences
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Would she overhaul them, or pass without taking notice of them--seeing that the polacre was a small one, and not likely to be a valuable prize?
From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
Two of the guns of the polacre had been, by this time, shifted to the stern; and these opened fire, while the first mate's crew on board the barque were also at work.
From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
As I am very, anxious for the return of the Emma polacre, I have to request that you will not detain her more than two hours.
From The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 by James Harrison
Captain Lockett rowed to the polacre, and examined his prize; and then, taking Bob in his boat, rowed to the barque.
From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
The capture of the polacre had not been effected so silently.
From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
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