What is a state of danger or necessity; as, a ship in distress, from leaking, loss of spars, want of provisions or water, etc called?
distress — A state of danger or necessity; as, a ship in distress, from leaking, loss of spars, want of provisions or water, etc. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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