A perversion of CAPSTAN.
1609. Heywood, Brit. Troy, VII. xlv. 150 (N.). Some to the Cap-string call, some pray, some sweare.
1655. Heywood & Rowley, Fort. by Land & Sea, IV. iii. Part of their Capstring too I with a Piece abaft shot overboard.
A perversion of CAPSTAN.
1609. Heywood, Brit. Troy, VII. xlv. 150 (N.). Some to the Cap-string call, some pray, some sweare.
1655. Heywood & Rowley, Fort. by Land & Sea, IV. iii. Part of their Capstring too I with a Piece abaft shot overboard.
