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Halcyon piscator, o
| Глоссарий морской лексики и терминологии (английский язык) |
King-fisher. this beautiful bird`s floating nest was fabled to calm the winds and seas while the bird sat. this occurring in winter gave rise to the expression “halcyon days.”
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Halcyon days, английский
This term for a happy, carefree, and prosperous time has a nautical origin. the halcyon is a mythical bird (usually identified as the kingfisher), believed by greek seamen to breed at about the time of the winter solstice and lay its eggs on a floating nest of seaweed. incubation took fourteen days, during which time the birds used their mystical powers to guns 144 charm winds and waves into tranquility, providing a mid-winter window for safe navigation.
Expression, французский
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Half an eye, seeing with, английский
Discerning instantly and clearly.
Halbert, английский
A sort of spear formerly carried by sergeants of infantry, that they, standing in the ranks behind the officers or the colours, should afford additional defence at those
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