salty dog

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salty dog

A sailor, especially a man, who is older and has had a lot of experience on the seas. The bar was packed with old salty dogs who'd traveled all across the world, sharing stories of their adventures.

See also: dog, salty

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sea dog
old salt
anchor
anchor-clanker
jump ship
go to sea
who would have thought
Who would have thought?
Banbury story of a cock and a bull
Banbury tale

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