BOWSE, in the sea-language, signifies as much as to hale or pull. Thus bowling upon a tack, is haling upon a tack. Bowse away, that is, pull away all together.
BOWSE
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BOWSE, in the sea-language, signifies as much as to hale or pull. Thus bowling upon a tack, is haling upon a tack. Bowse away, that is, pull away all together.