E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Marine (2 syl.).
The female Marine. Hannah Snell, of Worcester, who took part in the attack on Pondicherry. She ultimately left the service and opened a public-house in Wapping (London), but retained her male attire (born 1723).
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Doubts exist respecting the fact stated above. (See Notes and Queries, Dec 3, 1892.)
Doubts exist respecting the fact stated above. (See Notes and Queries, Dec 3, 1892.)
