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Meanings of addressing the mate in English

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Usage of addressing the mate in English
1
One of the men came on board, and addressing the mate, said he had a letter which he wished to send to Liverpool.
Jack in the Forecastle; or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawse...
2
Mr Marvel, take a couple of hands with you, and bring up Weatherhelm's bag, said the captain, addressing the mate of the lower deck.
Will Weatherhelm: The Yarn of an Old Sailor
3
"Shall this go in?" said I, pointing to the coil of whale-line, and addressing the mate.
The Little Savage
4
"Ben," he inquired, addressing the mate, who had just come on deck, "what is that strange looking thing yonder?"
Woman As She Should Be; Or, Agnes Wiltshire
5
"If you want another hand, I'm ready to ship for the voyage," said he, coming down the slip, and abruptly addressing the mate.
Old Jack
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