maty
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Never mind, maty; let 'em come on; both the Molly and her master have got long legs and clean heels.
From Jack Tier by Cooper, James Fenimore
Take my advice, maty, and be in no hurry to hail every vessel you see.
From Jack Tier by Cooper, James Fenimore
Ay, ay, lay it on, maty," said Jack, coolly, neither angry nor mortified, so far as appearances went, at these expressions of dissatisfaction; "my back is used to it.
From Jack Tier by Cooper, James Fenimore
I'm glad to hear you talk in this manner, my hearties," put in Jack; "and I hope I may find you accommodatin' in a plan I've got to help the maty out of this difficulty.
From Jack Tier by Cooper, James Fenimore
Sartain of it, maty, if Mrs. Budd has read the letter well that Miss Rose left for her, and Biddy has obeyed orders.
From Jack Tier by Cooper, James Fenimore
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