"loblolly boy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: loblolly boys [plural]
Etymology: From loblolly in the sense of gruel made with seaworthy ingredients. Etymology templates: {{m|en|loblolly}} loblolly Head templates: {{en-noun}} loblolly boy (plural loblolly boys)
  1. (historical) In 18th- and 19th-century warships, a non-professional (male) assistant to the ship's surgeon. Wikipedia link: loblolly boy Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-loblolly_boy-en-noun-XsiNqYiZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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