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FIVE-SHARE MEN

\fˈa͡ɪvʃˈe͡ə mˈɛn], \fˈa‍ɪvʃˈe‍ə mˈɛn], \f_ˈaɪ_v_ʃ_ˈeə m_ˈɛ_n]\

Definitions of FIVE-SHARE MEN

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Naut.) Men who enter on whalers, etc., and agree to take a share of the proceeds of the voyage as pay.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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