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Razee

Postby call_copse » Wed May 02, 2018 6:37 am

To shave a ship of the line down to a smaller vessel, typically a frigate. I thought of this because HMS Indefatiagable, popularised by CS Hornblower, had such undertaken. Could be a discussion of loan word usage type stuff?
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Re: Razee

Postby Slava » Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:43 am

Perhaps it could be used metaphorically, to mean cutting someone down to size, or deflating a bloated ego?
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Re: Razee

Postby bbeeton » Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:24 am

In Rhode Island, where I live, Razee is a purveyor and maintenance center for motorcycles. I always assumed it was named for the original owner.


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