What is a story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [Colloq.] called?
yarn — A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn. [Colloq.]. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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