The African Queen Glossary

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Dreadnought

A large, powerful battleship

Canuck

A slang, sometimes derogatory, term for a French Canadian

Gave You a Turn

Frightened someone, gave them a scare

Hair of the Dog

A colloquial phrase used to describe an alcoholic drink taken to cure or lessen the effects of a hangover

Misgivings

A feeling of doubt or apprehension, especially concerning the outcome of an event

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