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ropeyarn sunday

noun, often capitalized R & usually capitalized S

Definition of ropeyarn sunday

slang
: an afternoon during the week in which no work is required

First Known Use of ropeyarn sunday

1823, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ropeyarn sunday

probably so called from a former practice on sailing ships of setting aside one afternoon a week for the mending of clothes

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