semi-seafaring

Updated: May 3, 2025

Mr Kibble, an unctuous broad man of few words and many mouthfuls, said, more briefly than pointedly, raising his ale to his lips: 'Same to you. Mr Job Potterson, a semi-seafaring man of obliging demeanour, said, 'Thank you, sir. 'Lord bless my soul and body! cried Mr Inspector.

Charles Dickens - Our Mutual Friend