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Webster 1913 Edition

Jolly-boat

Jol′ly-boatˊ

(jŏl′ly̆-bōtˊ)

,

Noun.

[A corruption of Dan.

jolle

yawl, or of D.

jol

yawl + E.

boat

. See

the boat.]

(Naut.)

A boat of medium size belonging to a ship.

Webster 1828 Edition

Jolly-boat

JOL'LY-BOAT

,

Noun.

A small boat belonging to a ship.