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sea dog

–noun
1. a sailor, esp. an old or experienced one.
2. harbor seal.
3. a dogfish.
4. a pirate or privateer.

Origin:
1590–1600
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sea dog  
n.  
  1. Any of various seals or similar marine mammals.

  2. Nautical A very experienced sailor.

  3. sea·dog (sē'dôg', -dŏg') See fogbow.

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