What is the definition of Rogue's yarn? | Dictionary.net

ROGUE'S YARN

\ɹˈə͡ʊɡz jˈɑːn], \ɹˈə‍ʊɡz jˈɑːn], \ɹ_ˈəʊ_ɡ_z j_ˈɑː_n]\

Definitions of ROGUE'S YARN

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

Sort: Oldest first

(Naut.) Formerly a yarn twisted contrary to the rest, in the centre of each strand of rope used in the navy; tarred in white, and white in tarred, rope. Now a thread of worsted, of a different colour for each royal dockyard. See Royal.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

Word of the day

Snake's-head

Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.

View More

Nearby Words