Admiral's eighth

noun

The Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.

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Meanings

nounAdmiral's eighth (plural Admiral's eighths)

plural Admiral's eighths

  1. obsoleteRoyal Navy slangThe Admiral's share of any booty or prize captured by any ship under his command.
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