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"To rake," which is applied to spars, is from the Saxon racian, to incline; "to steeve," which is applied to the bowsprit, and often pronounced "stave," is from the Italian stivare. A ship in ballast comes from the Baltic, a vessel and cargo from the Bay of Biscay. Sailors must eat; but there is a significant distinction between merchant-seamen and man-o'-war's-men.
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