up spirits

noun

The time, around midday, when sailors were given the daily rum ration.

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Meanings

nounup spirits (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountablenauticalThe time, around midday, when sailors were given the daily rum ration.
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“up spirits.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20spirits. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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