"up spirits" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} up spirits (uncountable)
  1. (nautical, historical) The time, around midday, when sailors were given the daily rum ration. Tags: historical, uncountable Related terms: stand fast the Holy Ghost
    Sense id: en-up_spirits-en-noun-cGw2~wjw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Nautical Topics: nautical, transport
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