man-of-war
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How to use man-of-war in a sentence
Later on the commander of a German man-of-war and his staff were received and fêted by the Captain-General.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanLauritz Seehus, creeping in behind him, took the yoke lines, so that everything should be done man-of-war fashion.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandAs soon as they saw our papers signed up by the first man-of-war they let us go very promptly.
Ways of War and Peace | Delia AustrianLittle time was lost in bringing the doctors—Anderson, of the man-of-war, and his friend Dr. Funk.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonFourteen inches is man-of-war allowance, but eighteen inches were allowed for the Guards.
The British Expedition to the Crimea | William Howard Russell
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