husbands' boat en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because many passengers were married men travelling to join their families for the holidays.
Meanings
- (UK, archaic, historical, slang) The Saturday-afternoon packet boat from London to Margate during the summer season.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| husbands' boats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |