salt junk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of salt junk
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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There were plenty of them, so in a short time there was no lack of fresh fish, and Rokens’ fear that they would have to live on salt junk was not realised.
From The Red Eric by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
There are twelve barrels of salt junk, eight of flour; there is a cask of rum that was broached last week, half a cask of sugar, and some bags of coffee.
From At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
Why, he thinks no more o’ that wot he’s done to-night, than he does of eatin’ salt junk.
From The Lifeboat by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Henceforth a season of activity, seasoned with salt junk, is to be the order of the day.
From In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 by J. J. Smith
“Never mind, Larry,” said Will Osten, assisting to spread the sea-biscuit and salt junk on one of the thwarts; “there’s a good time coming.”
From Sunk at Sea by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
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