September Sampler: Beyond "Buccaneer" and "Booty": Words for Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19

International Talk Like A Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19. In the swashbuckling spirit, this list covers words every self-respecting pirate should know: parts of a ship, sailing jargon, terms for pirates, etc. With these words at your command, you can take the whole pirate thing way beyond "arrgh," eyepatches, and annoying birds that perch on your shoulder.

For more, check out the full article: Buccaneer, Bilge and Booty: Words Every Self-respecting Pirate Should Know

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